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Purpose of Role:

Assures "fit for purpose"forraw materialsthat meet/exceed the needs ofthe regional manufacturing sites and end-users.

Ongoing responsibilities of the role include ensuring continuous supplierprocess improvement,identifying, and executing cost improvement initiatives, assuring food/human/product safety, continuous quality improvement, and performing supplier site visits and audits. The role requires functional expertise in food, organics and/or snack materials along with inorganic material science knowledge in support of packaging. TheSupplier Quality AssuranceTechnologist interacts extensively with theCommercial buying team, manufacturing, product, packaging andcommodity development functions with a special emphasis and deep functional knowledge within a unique commercial buying category (i.e., cocoa, paper, gum, colors, etc.). Principal Accountabilities Assures quality and consistency of raw and/or packaging material supplywithinthe region. Creates material risk assessments and supplier improvement plans Works in partnership with Commercial Buying Team and Site-based Quality Servicestoidentify and execute inbound material cost, quality, food safety and efficiency improvement projects Manages all inbound supply risks including material security,quality, food/product safety and regulatory compliance. Performs supplier site audits and ensures completion of identified corrective actions Communicates effectively with multipleinternal customers in Commercial, RD and Supply Performs supplier performance reviews and manages supplier performance metrics Mission Critical Competencies Managing and Measuring Work Science and Technology Managing through Systems Planning/Project Management Informing Key Functional Skills/Knowledge Quality management systems Food safety management Packaging technology Process Improvement methodologies Statistical Process Control Demonstrated troubleshooting ability Knowledge of food processing equipment and controls Familiarity with food law, consumer product safety and regulatory guidelines Effective communication skills Ability to drive positivechange at supplier locations

Minimum Qualifications:

BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field 3 yearsofexperience in a technical area such as RD product development, quality systems, laboratory management, manufacturing, or engineering Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time Proficiency in

Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience with direct supply chain quality management 5 years of experience in a technical area such as RD product development, quality systems, auditing, food safety, laboratory management, manufacturing, or engineering Experience with dairy or similar materials Proficient foreign language (Spanish/Portuguese preferred) Decision Making Authority and Impact Propersupplier risk assessment and food safety controls under theSupplier Quality Assurance function directly prevents manufacture of adulterated product. Product conformance to specifications and requirements Placing non-conforming product on "hold" Notification of raw material quality and safety issues. Identifying risks and expedient communication of issues Approval ofsuppliers as extensions ofMarsWrigley North American sites Risk categorization ofsuppliers Recommendations Supplier-based quality system improvements Prioritization of continuous improvement activity and resource allocation to achieve improvements Inputs into global and regionalSupplier Quality Assurance Strategy Disposition of non-conforming product and fitness for use of materials not meeting specification Modifications to raw material orpackagingrisk assessments and specifications People Management Responsibility List the number of direct and indirect roles reporting to this position. Direct (management associates) 0 Direct (non-management associates) 0 Indirect (management associates) 0 Indirect (non-management associates) 0 #LI-JH1 #LI-Onsite The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:

USD 108,160.00 - USD

148,720.00