Assistant Manager – Supplier Audit – Varun Beverages Ltd Head Office, Gurgaon

Varun Beverages Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) is seeking an Assistant Manager – Supplier Audit at the Gurgaon head office. The role sits in Technical – Quality Control and requires 5-10 years of experience in supplier quality, vendor development, and quality assurance within FMCG/Food & Beverage.

You will lead supplier audits, develop QA systems, and drive digitalization in the Quality function, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across supplier networks.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Food Technology or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Vendor Development, QA or QC in FMCG/Food & Beverage.
• Experience in supplier audits, food safety systems and quality management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development and approval of new suppliers for raw and packaging materials.
• Review supplier quality documentation and coordinate submissions for approval processes.
• Conduct supplier pre-screening assessments covering capability, certifications, compliance, and quality systems.
• Perform supplier manufacturing site audits and quality assessments per guidelines.
• Evaluate suppliers’ process controls, food safety systems, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Support qualification and onboarding of alternate and additional suppliers.
• Develop and implement supplier quality rating and performance evaluation systems.
• Monitor supplier performance related to product quality, service levels, and compliance.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and update supplier quality databases and performance records.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives through regular feedback and engagement.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within the Quality function.
• Assist in implementation and enhancement of quality management systems.
• Ensure systematic documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Provide support for quality system audits, reviews, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Vendor Assessment & Auditing

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Quality Systems Management

Data Analysis & Reporting

Digitalization & Process Improvement

Strong Communication & Stakeholder Mg

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

MS Office & QA Tools

Education

B.Tech Food Technology

Job description

Assistant Manager – Supplier Audit – Varun Beverages Ltd Head Office, Gurgaon

About the Job – Assistant Manager – Supplier Audit – Varun Beverages Ltd – Food Technology Jobs at Head Office, Gurgaon

Location: Head Office, Gurgaon
Department: Technical – Quality Control
Grade: M02
Reporting To: Head – Quality Control
Experience: 5-10 Years
Qualification: B.Tech Food Technology or related discipline

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality & Vendor Development

• Facilitate the development and approval of new suppliers for raw and packaging materials.
• Review supplier quality documentation and coordinate submissions for approval processes.
• Conduct supplier pre-screening assessments covering capability, certifications, compliance, and quality systems.
• Perform supplier manufacturing site audits and quality assessments as per established guidelines.
• Evaluate suppliers’ process controls, food safety systems, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the qualification and onboarding of alternate and additional suppliers.

Vendor Performance Management

• Develop and implement supplier quality rating and performance evaluation systems.
• Monitor supplier performance related to product quality, service levels, and compliance.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and update supplier quality databases and performance records.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives through regular feedback and engagement.

Quality Systems & Digitalization

• Support digital transformation initiatives within the Quality function.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of quality management systems.
• Ensure systematic documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Provide support for quality system audits, reviews, and continuous improvement projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• B.Tech Food Technology

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Vendor Development, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control within the FMCG/Food & Beverage industry.
• Experience in supplier audits, food safety systems, and quality management processes is preferred.

Key Skills

• Supplier Quality Management
• Vendor Assessment & Auditing
• Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Systems Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Digitalization & Process Improvement
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and Quality Management Tools

About the company –

Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) is one of the top FMCG players in the Indian Market. We are on track towards strengthening our position in the global beverage industry with our presence in 14 countries in the Indian sub-continent and Africa – where we are responsible for producing popular brands like Pepsi, Mirinda, 7up, Mountain Dew, Slice, Aquafina, Sting, Tropicana, Gatorade, and many more and making them readily available at outlets near you. We are committed towards delivering a refreshing beverage experience to our consumers.

VBL in India is the second-largest franchisee partner for PepsiCo (outside US) and is powered by #HungryForMore spirit of 10,000+ employees who contribute to making the VBL family stronger and bigger every-day. Life@VBL is about endless opportunities and maximizing learnings every-day. We take immense pride in our employees’ commitment, ownership, and spirit of #OneTeamOneDream.

We are equally committed to ESG principles; focusing on environmental stewardship and actively participating in community initiatives demonstrate our dedication to giving back to the environment and society. Our robust governance framework ensures accountability and sustainability in everything we do.