Job Description

Requisition ID 47468
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-JT1
Posting Type LI

About Kerry

Kerry is the world\'s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers\' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a Raw Material Compliance Analyst, you will play a vital role in validating and ensuring our suppliers\' compliance with the Raw Material Center of Excellence (RMCOE) requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage surveillance monitoring of nominated suppliers and collect test reports to verify compliance to agreed raw material buying specification
• Develop performance improvement programs in areas where supplier is falling short of requirements
• Track raw material food safety incidences and drive resolutions with supplier
• Identify and facilitate opportunities to strengthen capabilities and process improvements
• Develops and implements one way of working globally through creation of SOPs & change control per approved business process
• Maintain appropriate technology enabled tools for reporting
• Support in annual review of microbiological parameters in raw material buying specifications
• Support Raw Material CoE function with data analysis as part of supplier performance
• Contributes to horizon scanning of emerging food regulations, food safety, food fraud and provide recommendations to the organisation
• Supporting supplier food safety audits and guide supplier to close the gaps, as needed

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in Food Sciences, Microbiology or related field
• 1-3 years experience in quality, food microbiology or raw material management
• Strong analytical, problem solving and complaint resolution skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams at multi levels within the organization
• Able to negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to come to mutual agreements
• With a continuous improvement mindset
• Proficient in MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good command of verbal and written English

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a \xe2\x80\x9cstarter kit,\xe2\x80\x9d investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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