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It's how we build trust with millions of consumers, partners, and pet owners every day. As an External Manufacturing Principal Quality Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring that products manufactured by our external partners consistently meet Mars' global quality expectations.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for quality, data, systems, and continuous improvement in a highly collaborative international environment. Working closely with our Chocolate and Ice Cream co-manufacturing network across Europe, you will help drive compliance, strengthen quality processes, and enable data-driven decision-making that supports our iconic brands.\nWhat will be your key responsibilities?\nAs part of the External Manufacturing Quality Assurance team, you will:\nManage quality data and records for external manufacturers and co-packers in line with Mars External Manufacturing Quality Management Standards\nAct as the EMQA Digital Lead, owning quality metrics, reporting, and dashboard development through Power BI and SAP-based solutions\nDrive digital transformation and continuously improve reporting capabilities that support business decision-making\nBecome the team's subject matter expert for Hold & Release processes\nCoordinate complaint management activities, including reporting, follow-up with external manufacturers, and trend analysis\nPrepare reporting for quarterly and annual business reviews, as well as ad hoc quality performance requests\nMaintain external certification records, including GFSI, Lifestyle, and other quality-related certifications\nManage supplier files and key quality metrics to ensure data accuracy and compliance\nCoordinate document sharing and approvals through DocuSign\nSupport Product Verification activities across Europe (excluding the UK)\nAct as the Quality point of contact for the NQC workstream and lead the blocked stock review process\nProvide administrative and operational support to the wider EMQA team when required\nWhat are we looking for?\nWe're looking for a detail-oriented quality professional who enjoys working with data, systems, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive excellence. You will bring:\nA Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (preferred)\nKnowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO, BRCGS, or IFS\nExperience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or a related food manufacturing environment\nExperience facilitating technical workstreams and collaborating with suppliers or external partners\nStrong problem-solving skills with a scientific and analytical mindset\nHigh learning agility and the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies\nProficiency or strong interest in systems such as SAP, Power BI, and other digital quality platforms\nExcellent attention to detail and strong document management capabilities\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\nA proactive, continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work independently\nWhat can you expect from Mars?\nWork with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.\nJoin a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.\nA strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.\nAn industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.\nReady to make an impact?\nIf you're passionate about quality, enjoy turning data into insights, and thrive in a collaborative environment where you can influence both systems and people, we'd love to hear from you.\nLet a career at Mars be more than just a job. 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