Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist

Wodonga - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Youll partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets our quality standards and specifications.
Mars Petcare Australia home to loved brands such as Pedigree Whiskas Advance
Permanent Full-time based Onsite Wodonga.

As part of Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) the technical arm of Commercial youll partner closely with suppliers R&D Packaging Development Sourcing Q&FS and Supply to ensure packaging materials meet our quality standards and specifications.

This is a hands-on collaborative role where youll help strengthen supplier capability drive continuous improvement and support smarter more resilient supply chains.

Join us in a role where your technical expertise directly shapes the quality of packaging materials used every day across our operations and where your impact is visible valued and meaningful.

What Youll Be Doing

In this role youll:

Audit upstream manufacturers in line with the Mars Audit Standard
Validate and verify new and existing suppliers through the Packaging Quality Management (PQM) process
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers
Follow up and verify Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAPAs) and analyse trends across quality KPIs
Contribute supplier mitigation data into Packaging Risk Assessments (PRA)
Support Commercial cost-saving initiatives and sourcing strategies
Partner with global sourcing teams for materials manufactured outside ANZ
Own PQM adherence for the ANZ packaging portfolio
Leverage digital tools and data to improve insights and ways of working
Be an active contributor to the SQA team sharing best practice and supporting team growth

What You Bring

Youll thrive in this role if you bring:

A Bachelors degree in Science Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience in quality or manufacturing ideally within the food industry
Knowledge of quality systems risk management tools and auditing principles
A strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative working style
Lead Auditor certification (or willingness to obtain)
Willingness to travel as required to support suppliers and sites

Why Join Us

A role with real technical influence and commercial impact
Exposure to local and global suppliers and cross-functional teams
Opportunities to grow your expertise in quality sourcing and supplier development
A supportive values-led environment where continuous improvement is encouraged

Ready to work at the intersection of quality suppliers and innovation

If youre passionate about quality enjoy working with suppliers and want to help raise standards across the supply chain wed love to hear from you.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T1 opportunity please discuss your interest with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close: Sunday 1/2/26

Please note: That there is a possibility for this role to be based from either Melbourne or Bathurst further discussion required.

Required Experience:

Job Description:Youll partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets our quality standards and specifications.Mars Petcare Australia home to loved brands such as Pedigree Whiskas Advance Permanent Full-time based Onsite Wodonga. As part of Supplier Quality Assurance (SQ...