About the position
Role Summary
To ensure Supplier Management with regards to product range, product specification, quality, packaging, and food safety requirements are adhered to.
Minimum Responsibilities
Food Technologist diploma or post graduate degree, Food Science, or equivalent degree
3-5 years' experience in groceries, snacks, treats and frozen
Must be familiar with the applicable regulations (DoH), (DAFF); Standards (SANS)
Must be computer literate (MS Office Programmes).
Experience in auditing will be an added advantage and understand food safety audits (GFSI Benchmarked certifications).
Must be familiar with R146 Labelling act to be able to complete packaging briefs.
Competencies
Ability to constantly identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and mistakes.
Assertiveness
Influencing
Team Orientation
Results Orientation/Drive
Initiative
Be able to gather reviews and interprets information to identify trends, draw conclusions and generate appropriate responses.
Need to be able to work systematic, thorough, and independently.
Ability to work together in a spirit of co-operation and teamwork.
Able to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
Always searches for improvement to achieve better results through new ideas, methods, and approaches.
Positively influences the opinions, attitudes, and behaviour of others.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier management through supplier engagement which include supplier visits and technical supplier meetings.
Monitor product quality by doing store visits and regular product evaluations.
Assist with new product developments through factory trials, product analysis (chemical, microbiological and physical analysis).
Building supplier relationships & verifying suppliers' adherence to regulations, standards, and PnP requirements
Assist suppliers with technical advice and share technical innovation related to the category.
Ensure suppliers understand our PnP Sustainability targets and keep track of supplier progress.
Effective management of product and packaging information in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability, and adherence by suppliers to specifications, regulations, and PnP standards
Ensure that quality standards are being maintained at all stages of the supply chain.
Responsible for Product Quality and Food Safety Management for respective suppliers
Effective management of product specifications in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability, and adherence by vendors.
Compile and maintain technical product catalogue.
Maintain packaging supplier and material database.
Maintain an organized category through effective time management and accurate administration.
Attend supplier meetings with buyers, providing supplier, product, and facility information.
Attend category team meetings and give technical feedback.
