Global Category SQA Manager
Core
Lead global Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) processes, audits, and strategy for raw materials across Pet Nutrition and Royal Canin categories, ensuring compliance with Mars quality standards.
Role type
Senior Category SQA Manager
Builds
Global sourcing strategy, material specifications, and supplier quality systems for food and pet nutrition raw materials.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Pet Nutrition / Supply Chain Quality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical auditing of FMCG raw materials, Quality management tools (SQA, SPC, LEAN, HACCP), Supplier development, Change management, Cross-functional collaboration, Data quality management, Global stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Food science or engineering background, Experience in multisite FMCG business, Continuous improvement methodologies, Technical expertise in raw material production
Technologies
SQA, SPC, LEAN, HACCP, MQSM, MRA
Responsibilities
Lead global SQA audits and drive operational excellence of the supplier base; Develop and standardize global material specifications and quality standards; Support and reshape global sourcing strategy as SQA category lead; Manage supplier capability building, performance reviews, and non-conformance resolution; Lead global SQA programs including supplier summits, digitalization, and training initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC