Supplier Quality Assurance Lead — Audits, CI & Compliance

Mars; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Lead to ensure fit-for-purpose raw materials for regional manufacturing sites and end-users. You will drive supplier process improvements, support cost initiatives, and ensure safety and quality through audits and QA activities.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Operations and R&D teams, lead supplier site audits, manage non-conformances, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality with knowledge of food safety and HAACP.
• Understanding of GFSI auditing schemes.
• Training and experience in continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Proficient in planning, project management, and data handling in internal systems.
• Able to travel at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality and consistency of raw materials, especially Palatant and Essentials categories.
• Supports supplier risk assessments and drives supplier improvement plans.
• Collaborates with Commercial Buying/Operations and Site Quality to resolve non-conformances.
• Manages inbound supply risks including quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Performs supplier site audits and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Communicates with stakeholders in Commercial, R&D and Supply.
• Conducts supplier performance reviews and monitors KPIs.
• Champions continuous improvement and problem-solving across the network.
• Ensures conformance to specifications and requirements.

Skills

Auditing

Quality assurance

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Education

BS degree in Chemistry / Food Science / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mars is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Lead to ensure fit-for-purpose raw materials for regional manufacturing sites and end-users. You will drive supplier process improvements, support cost initiatives, and ensure safety and quality through audits and QA activities.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Operations and R&D teams, lead supplier site audits, manage non-conformances, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the manufacturing network.