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We are currently looking for a Temporary RM & Vendor Assessment Specialist to join our Balıkesir Factory team.

Location: Balıkesir

Type of contract: Temporary (2 years)

As a RM & Vendor Assessment Specialist, you will have the following responsibilities;

Support Raw Material & Vendor Quality Supervisor in developing quality roadmap & objectives in this area. Responsible for monitoring its enforcement by tracking relevant key performance indicators.
Promote Quality awareness / communication program in ensuring that every employee influence Quality and trust through leadership, dedication and passion.
Communicate, supervise and enforce Nestlé Quality Management System requirements within category specific Balıkesir Factory vendors under her/his responsibilities.
Raw material vendor batch production planned and completed, approved for Quality and food safety compliance.
Raw material vendor site audits planned, performed in frame.
Support on raw material food safety risk management given to all stakeholders.
Support in the ingredient sample management process, sample preparation, sample shipment, lab order preparation.
Coordinating with suppliers to obtain necessary documentation for vendor creation.
Liaising with the procurement administrative assistant to facilitate the documentation process.
Supporting audit activities and actively participating in supplier meetings.
Collecting and documenting information for shared files. Requesting samples from suppliers and preparing them for dispatch to laboratories both in Turkey and internationally.
To assist in Quality continuous improvement initiatives to achieve First Time Right in a no waste environment for all raw materials delivered to Balıkesir Factory
Monitor quality performance in vendors to advise for opportunities to improve in the quest for zero defect in vendor management.
Assist to the Management Review of Quality process for the vendors management activities under her/his responsibility.

Which profile are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in food or chemistry engineering
Strong communication skills in English
Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant area
Having experience in vendor and factory audits
Having a good knowledge of food regulations and international standards
Structured and detail-oriented approach to inspection, reporting and quality standards definition
Confident using SAP, Food Safety and Quality Management Tools.
Able to travel frequently
Living in Balıkesir or willing to move to Balıkesir

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overarching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT each other, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

What are our working values at Nestlé?

Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company

International and domestic career opportunities

Development opportunities and trainings

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support

Sport benefit program (benefit from more than 350 sport centers)

A paid birthday leave

4 weeks paternity leave

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.

Raw Material & Vendor Assessment Specialist