Job Description:
Job Purpose/Overview
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager – India is responsible for managing the ingredients & packaging material supplier’s qualification, overall performance and continuous improvement. In this role, incumbent needs to work very closely with global & regional Q&FS;, Regional Supply Chain, Global & regional commercial managers to ensure that all suppliers meet Mars Snacking standard & requirements. In addition, incumbent should cooperate with other Regional Commercial/SQA Managers to develop & optimize supplier management strategy and assure implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to co-create and deliver SQA OGSM for Mars Snacking India and region.
Act as Subject Matter Expert to train and maintain SQA activities with Commercial, Factory Q&FS; and suppliers to ensure consistent roll-out within region.
Drive implementation of Mars Sourcing Standard Programs and ensure its consistent deployment as aligned with Global/Regional SQA Strategies




Assures quality and consistency of ingredients and packaging materials supply within the region for Mars Snacking India Sites.
Network and leverage best practices with other internal and external SQA communities to identify and improve processes, coordinate cross-regional supplier reviews and collaborate on strategic projects
Develop strategy and plans to mitigate supply risk via investigation and verification of supplier capability, alternate materials & secondary sourcing solutions in close collaboration with sourcing team.
Monitor and measure SQA KPIs on a periodic basis and provide report to the business.
Manages inbound supply risks related to material quality, food/product safety and regulatory compliance.
Performs supplier site audits and ensures completion of identified corrective actions.
Analyze and resolve supplier related problems, determine root cause and corrective / preventive action with suppliers and Mars
Provide vital support to the Commercial Sourcing strategies as well as

📌 Supplier Quality Assurance Manager-Mars Snacking (Mumbai)
🏢 Mars
📍 Mumbai