Food Safety & Quality Raw Material Subject Matter Expert - Maternity Leave

Job Location: ​ALBA​ Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
In this role, you will support the global Food Safety &Quality (FSQ) team in activities related to raw materials, contributing to the management and improvement of quality and safety processes for specific ingredient categories, such as Flavours, Colorants, Lecithin &Emulsifiers, Chemicals &Adjuvants, Alcohol &Cherries, Spices, and Gum Base. You will work closely with experienced FSQ professionals and cross-functional teams to help maintain high standards across our production plants and contribute to selected improvement projects and technical assessments.
Main Responsibilities:
You will support the definition and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality Standards and Control Plans applied to raw materials. You will contribute to raw material risk assessments and help preparing documentation and guidelines related to supplier audits, including technical specifications and requirements. Working alongside colleagues in R D, Procurement, and Operations, you will take part in selected raw material projects, helping gather data and support project execution with a focus on food safety, quality, and industrial feasibility.
Your responsibilities may also include participating in internal alignment activities, supporting the selection and qualification process for raw material suppliers, and contributing to internal documentation and reporting. You will also have the opportunity to join audits to deepen your knowledge of raw materials and strengthen your technical and auditor skills, while supporting the management of any critical non-conformities or crisis situations at area level.
Who we are looking for:
You bring curiosity, energy, and the motivation to grow your expertise in the field of Food Safety and Quality. With a Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Safety, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline, you have ideally gained 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar area and are eager to contribute in a structured yet dynamic environment. You will bring strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach that enables you to work effectively across teams and geographies.
By joining us, you will bring your willingness to learn, your reliability in managing technical information, and a proactive attitude that will allow you to support the FSQ team in maintaining and evolving global quality standards. A good command of English is essential, as well as the availability to travel for business purposes when needed.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now and support our team in ensuring the safety and quality of raw materials across our global operations.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.