PepsiCo Saudi Arabia is hiring a qualified and detail-driven Chemist to join their quality and food safety team. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance of quality and food safety standards across AQS products in line with PepsiCo PI and MCP standards — covering physio, sensory, and packaging compliance at all processing points. If you are passionate about food chemistry, lab quality, and SFDA regulations, this opportunity is built for you.
About PepsiCo — Global Beverage & Food Leader
Company: PepsiCo — One of the world’s largest food and beverage corporations
Operations: Carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), bottled water, snacks, and beverage manufacturing
Standards: PepsiCo PI and MCP standards with strict SFDA regulatory compliance
Quality Culture: World-class quality assurance and food safety management systems
Global Reach: Operating in 200+ countries with industry-leading lab and quality infrastructure
Career Opportunity — Chemist at PepsiCo Saudi Arabia
Prestigious Employer: Join a globally recognized FMCG giant with a strong Saudi presence
SFDA Compliance Focus: Work at the forefront of Saudi food safety regulatory compliance
Lab Excellence: Handle GLP, GHP, calibration, and advanced quality lab operations daily
Career Growth: Build a strong chemistry and food safety career within PepsiCo’s GCC network
Job Purpose
The Chemist at PepsiCo Saudi Arabia is responsible for ensuring that the quality and food safety compliance of all AQS products consistently meets PepsiCo PI and MCP standards. This includes maintaining physio and sensory testing, overseeing packaging compliance, and ensuring all processing points adhere to PepsiCo’s global quality standards. The role also requires close coordination with the Food Safety team and active participation in SFDA self-inspection processes.
Why This Chemist Role at PepsiCo Matters: As a Chemist at one of the world’s most iconic FMCG brands, you play a direct role in protecting product integrity and consumer safety across PepsiCo’s Saudi operations. You will manage incoming material inspection, maintain supplier quality databases, oversee lab calibration, drive food safety compliance, and report directly on quality performance — making this role both technically rich and professionally rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
Incoming Material Inspection & SAP Release
- Conduct timely inspection of all incoming raw materials as per the established sampling plan
- Ensure prompt and accurate release of approved materials through the SAP system
- Maintain complete and up-to-date records for all incoming material inspections and approvals
Raw Material & Finished Product Management
- Manage monthly Raw Material and Finished Product rotation using FIFO and FEFO principles
- Maintain the Supplier Database including artwork, technical drawings, specifications, and QFS certificates
- Track and maintain Certificate of Analysis (COA) records from each supplier against materials received
- Keep accurate records of all chemicals and other materials received from the store
Non-Conformity & Supplier Performance
- Follow up on raw material related non-conformity reports (NCR) and maintain tracking sheets
- Witness raw material trial runs, maintain tracking sheets, and share comprehensive reports
- Prepare and share quarterly supplier performance scorecards to monitor and improve supplier quality
Laboratory Management & GLP/GHP Compliance
- Perform regular lab equipment calibration and maintain full GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) standards
- Maintain GHP (Good Hygiene Practice) compliance across all laboratory operations
- Ensure all lab processes, records, and equipment meet PepsiCo’s quality and safety requirements
Food Safety & SFDA Compliance
- Work closely with the Food Safety Team Leader to maintain all food safety requirements
- Conduct SFDA self-inspections on a monthly or quarterly basis as required
- Upload SFDA self-inspection reports and compliance records on the SFDA portal in a timely manner
- Ensure all products and processes comply with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Food Technology
- Additional certifications in food safety, HACCP, or quality management systems are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience in CSDs (carbonated soft drinks), bottled water, or food manufacturing
- Solid familiarity with food safety requirements and SFDA regulatory standards in Saudi Arabia
- Hands-on experience with lab operations, quality control, and supplier quality management
Essential Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of chemistry, food science, and microbiology principles
- Practical understanding of SAP systems for material release and inventory tracking
- Familiarity with GLP, GHP, HACCP, and food safety management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate quality records and documentation
- Good communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration with FS and quality teams
Apply Now — Chemist at PepsiCo Saudi Arabia
Who Should Apply?
- Chemistry Graduates: With 1–3 years of CSD or food manufacturing lab experience in Saudi Arabia
- Food Science Professionals: Familiar with SFDA regulations and PepsiCo quality standards
- Microbiology Specialists: With hands-on food safety, GLP, and GHP lab management experience
- Quality Lab Technicians: Seeking career growth at a globally recognized FMCG company in KSA
- Food Technology Graduates: With supplier quality management and SAP system experience
About PepsiCo in Saudi Arabia
PepsiCo is one of the world’s largest and most respected food and beverage companies, operating across 200+ countries with an iconic portfolio of brands. In Saudi Arabia, PepsiCo runs large-scale carbonated soft drink and beverage manufacturing operations that adhere to the highest global quality and food safety standards. Joining PepsiCo as a Chemist means becoming part of a world-class quality team dedicated to product excellence, consumer safety, and regulatory compliance in one of the GCC’s most dynamic markets.
Your Chemistry Career Starts Here: Apply today and bring your food science and quality expertise to one of the world’s greatest FMCG brands right here in Saudi Arabia.
Who Should Apply?
- Chemistry Graduates: With 1–3 years of CSD or food manufacturing lab experience in Saudi Arabia
- Food Science Professionals: Familiar with SFDA regulations and PepsiCo quality standards
- Microbiology Specialists: With hands-on food safety, GLP, and GHP lab management experience
- Quality Lab Technicians: Seeking career growth at a globally recognized FMCG company in KSA
- Food Technology Graduates: With supplier quality management and SAP system experience
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