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Job Purpose and Impact

The Raw Material and Sampling Associate will need to have a deep understanding and keep abreast knowledge of raw material uses/functions and impact in chocolate recipes. The role will assist in the raw material evaluations to qualify as an ingredient to be used in recipes, maintain data on raw materials, nutritional info, its properties, uses and as backup/alternative ingredient. Will work closely with procurement to develop raw material evaluation pipeline, advises PPD team on raw material usage in order to meet customer needs. Develop strategic relationship with suppliers to drive innovation. This role will also support PPD team by assisting with sampling and sample related procedures and duties.

Key Accountabilities

• Understand and develop an approach to evaluate raw material portfolio of our suppliers
• Release of raw material evaluation report and liaising with suppliers on the non-conformances and for improvements
• Develop relationship with preferred suppliers for strategic partnerships in innovation
• Analyse results and build knowledge transfer to PPD team
• Develop the knowledge and understanding of our Quality teams on the specs and requirements of a raw material (including tasting, testing and validation-approval method )beyond the standard Food Safety and requirements
• As project member of customer projects (lead by PPD specialist) responsible for giving advice regarding suitable raw materials to meet customer needs
• Responsible to address inquiries of labelling team with regards to customer request on labels and declaration
• Prepare products for informal and formal sensory panels
• Prepare existing samples for shipment to customers or employees
• Prepare samples for product exhibitions and expo
• Understand and comply with safety regulations and other compliance regulations
• Document control and updating to ensure relevant documents are complete and up to date
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with email, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing applications
• Ability to work efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to various levels in the organization
• Prior experience in food industry related work