Global Specification Technologist China Market

Global Specification Technologist China Market needed in the Food industry!

A Specification Manager is needed by an international food organization for the China Market wanted!

Do you have +3 years of experience with food specification management and do you know the China market and their GB standards? Do you also speak Chinese? Then I would love to discuss this role with you!As a Global Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for the compliance of ingredients in the scope of Chinese projects, by ensuring the latest GB and/or China registration requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for the change management of several Chinese projects from initial to commercial production in collaboration with a highly demanding and dynamic cross-functional team.

Your responsibilities also include the following :

• Review of documentation for ingredients such as Specifications, GB Agreement, Certificate of Compliance, Supplier Material Specifications, Certificate of Analysis, GB analysis reports, etc;




• Ingredients data collection and evaluation for recipe design and compliance;




• Communication with internal and external stakeholders such as suppliers, labs, supply points, ingredients portfolio owners, China CBU, RA, PD, QFS, and C&P;




• On-site audit support. Prepare, present, and explain ingredients management standards, verification materials, and rationale in line with Chinese registration requirements;




• Ingredient dual sourcing for productivity and security in the scope of China;




• Working with tools such as Asana and Power BI dashboards.

• Salary will be around €3000 - €4000 gross a month based on a full-time position (40 hours a week) and is based on education and experience;




• 30 annual leave days;




• Travel expenses will be covered;




• Pension plan.

Requirements:

* A Bachelors or Master's degree in food science/technology, quality & food safety, pharmaceuticals, regulatory or related field;
* Minimum 3 years' experience in ingredient, quality & food safety, and/or regulation (esp. China GB) in authority, food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical background, preferably with ingredient specification management experience;
* Basic understanding of business needs, marketing, finance, nutrition, and sensory evaluations. Proficient in project management principles;
* Ability to collate/interpret analytical data and information, draw conclusions and propose next steps for business;
* Flexible and adaptable approach to manage changing deadlines and priorities;
* Pragmatic approach to solve complex processes and situations;
* Knowledge and experience in Chinese GB related to food materials and GMP;
* Good skills in MS Office, esp. Excel;
* Fluent English and Chinese in both writing and speaking.

An international food organization for the Chinese market wanted!