R&D Food Safety Reviewer

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

Functional Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety assessments and add required food safety parameters to foods, dairy and F&V ingredients specifications
• Serve as point of contact and maintain and foster relationships with Ingredient Specification team on food safety discussions during supplier alignment process
• Maintain strong relationship with other internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Review supplier questionnaire related to ingredients approvals, collect Food Safety specific documentation, and communicate with Ingredient Specification team and suppliers to address any outstanding questions
• Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with PepsiCo Food Safety Standards, using PepsiCo tools
• Upload all food safety paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into SAP or Teams once approved
• Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined project timeline
• Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D Europe QFS team for continuous improvement

• 6-8 years of experience.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance/ Food Safety concepts and good working knowledge of food microbiology, food allergens, physical and chemical hazards
• Understanding of food legislations.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and have adequate certification, as a minimum L2
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems
• Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners
• Good 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 manner
• Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects
• Fluent in English
• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent relevant experience required