Specification Writer, Tehical Data & Specifications Team

FUNCTION DESPCRIPTION

We enable Europe Foods AOP delivery through product launches, facilitating artwork creation, technical data handover to Supply Chain, and execution of the PEP+ and Sustainability Strategy. We collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to manage product specifications (ingredient, formula, finished product, label), safeguard R&D data, and support Technical Brand Stewardship to ensure we make products our consumers know and love.

• Specification Management & Digitization:
  Align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio in line with project timelines.
• Collaborate with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to shape innovation project timelines, ensuring key milestones are achievable and met.
• Act as ambassadors for Pepsi Co Global Ingredient Standards, ensuring supplier training and compliance for specification completion.
• Coordinate SAP specification approval workflows with PD and TDC to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate with Commercialisation and PGT teams to facilitate handover of R&D technical data, enabling accurate Supply Chain Bill of Material setup and robust traceability.
• Partner with Adopt & Sustain to publish specification reports for internal stakeholders.
• Governance and Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and raise system and data change requests to ensure regulatory compliance and improve efficiency of business processes. Partner with Global TDC and Strategy & Transformation teams for implementation.
• Maintain accuracy of technical data and enable R&D Digital Strategy (PLM) through data cleanse and maintenance work streams such as SLAM.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and improved ways of working across all business partners (PD, TDC, Commercialisation, Global Procurement and Supply Chain).
• Stewardship and Compliance:
  Ensure Pepsi Co products continue to "win with consumers" by maintaining updates, productivity improvements and business continuity changes.
• Support Pepsi Co's delivery of PEP+ and Sustainability strategies by updating product specifications to reflect design changes and ensuring accurate representation in published reports.
• Safeguard operational integrity by managing specification clauses required for British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits, enabling continued product sales through customer compliance.

• Technical & Industry Expertise:
  • Strong attention to detail in data management and accuracy.
  • Solid understanding of SAP or proven adaptability to specification systems.
  • Ability to interpret and transform raw technical data from PD functions.
  • Background in food technology, chemistry, or a related field, with experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance/Control, or Regulatory within the food industry (preferred).
• Project & Time Management:
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
  • High learning agility and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Effective communicator across internal and external R&D functions (L4-L11).
  • Experience working in cross-functional, cross-regional, and multicultural teams.
  • Previous supplier relationship management experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including reports, and emails.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.