Specification Management – Analyst (Food Safety)

OverviewThis role will initially support (scope may expand later) the PepsiCo Europe - Food Safety team to ensure required food safety expertise is provided in support of R&D specification updates and new specifications. This role will apply technical expertise and coordinate with cross-functional discipline approvers and ingredient suppliers as required, to develop fit-for-purpose ingredient specifications, maintain existing specifications and supplier relationships, and manage tracking and uploading into relevant systems.ResponsibilitiesConduct food safety assessments and add required food safety parameters to foods, dairy and F&V ingredients specificationsServe as point of contact and maintain and foster relationships with Ingredient Specification team on food safety discussions during supplier alignment processMaintain strong relationship with other internal stakeholders and external suppliersReview supplier questionnaire related to ingredients approvals, collect Food Safety specific documentation, and communicate with Ingredient Specification team and suppliers to address any outstanding questionsMaintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with PepsiCo Food Safety Standards, using PepsiCo toolsUpload all food safety paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into SAP or Teams once approvedEnsure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined project timelineIdentify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D Europe QFS team for continuous improvementQualificationsUnderstanding of Quality Assurance/ Food Safety concepts and good working knowledge of food microbiology, food allergens, physical and chemical hazardsUnderstanding of food legislations.Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and have adequate certification, as a minimum L2Proficient with Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systemsCollaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partnersGood communication skills - oral and written (e.g. communication on telephone, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.)Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely mannerExceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracySelf-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projectsFluent in EnglishBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent relevant experience required