Job Description:

Are you passionate about food science and eager to make a difference in the world of raw materials? At Mars, we are on the lookout for a dedicated Global Raw Material Expert to join our innovative Raws & Packs Material team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of ensuring quality, safety, and compliance in our raw materials portfolio while collaborating with a diverse range of teams.

This position allows you to deepen your expertise in raw materials while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety, all while driving innovation and sustainability within Mars.

What will be your key responsibilities?Create, Review, and manage materials of their set portfolio end to end. Including ideation, MRA and Raw material specifications, this would be in close collaboration with relevant experts (e.g. Q&FS, PPPI, PD, SQA etc.) identifying and managing Food Safety, Quality, Legal, Lifestyle, and Sensory hazards for Material, Supplier and Transport & Storage. Applies knowledge of food ingredient stability and quality to evaluate their interactions and the impact on finished products.Maintain relevant systems and databases relevant to material management (Product Information Sheets, Supplier specifications, technical datasheets etc) using Nexus, SalesForce Veritas, Sharepoint and Microsoft Teams.Support the Mars Food Value Leadership agenda and Business Continuity by supporting in new opportunities involving material changes and potential future novel ingredients.Track and review progress of RA’s and Specifications within the regions to ensure timely execution and progress of the outputs. Ensures effective change management in Raw materials within the portfolio including systems, legal, quality and food safety etc.. parameters.

What are we looking for?Science based degree (i.e. Food science, Food technology, Engineering or Science). Minimum of 1-2 years relevant industry experience. Experience in Food ingredients industry is a plus.Understanding of food sciences, packaging, Food Law, Food processing and production knowledge is preferred.Ideally a good knowledge of MQM/PQM & HACCP, Microbiological, Chemical and Physical Hazards.A working knowledge with Veritas PLM System (Raws/Formulation) would be preferredDemonstrated understanding of key scientific principles associated with food & Raw/Pack materials.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within multiple teams, in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

What can you expect from Mars?Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

If If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission of creating a better world through food and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.