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 Sourc

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