R&D Raw Materials Specialist — Risk & Specifications

mars; México; Presencial; MXN 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mars Mexico is seeking an R&D Raw Material Associate to lead material risk analyses and develop robust raw material specifications. You will ensure compliance with global governance, food safety, and quality standards while partnering with product development, commercial, and food safety teams to evaluate ingredients and supplier qualifications.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in food manufacturing, and strong English skills to operate in an international

Qualificações

• University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, focusing on risk assessment, quality, and food safety processes.
• Proven experience in R&D, Value Stream/Operations, Quality, or Product Development.
• Strong analytical knowledge in laboratory processes and material risk assessments.
• Excellent command of English (mandatory).

Responsabilidades

• Material Risk Assessments: implement, manage, and support MRA of new ingredients to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Specification Management: develop, validate, and manage robust raw material specifications and formulation ranges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with internal R&D, SQA, Commercial, and Food Safety teams to align on new materials and suppliers.
• Systems & Governance: act as Key User for MQM governance and related quality systems.
• Recipe Documentation: maintain precise recipe documentation in digital systems and support sustainability efforts.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Ferramentas

MS Office

Salesforce

Veritas

Nexus

PLM systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mars Mexico is seeking an R&D Raw Material Associate to lead material risk analyses and develop robust raw material specifications. You will ensure compliance with global governance, food safety, and quality standards while partnering with product development, commercial, and food safety teams to evaluate ingredients and supplier qualifications.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in food manufacturing, and strong English skills to operate in an international