Senior Specialist - QA

Location: Hyderabad GBS, India

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

• Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?
• IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
• Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.
• The role is based in Hyderabad, India(hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
• Where You'll Make a Difference
• Perform quality audits and transaction reviews to ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and controls.
• Identify process gaps, defects, and improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Analyze quality trends and prepare reports, dashboards, and audit documentation.
• Conduct RCA and support CAPA implementation to prevent recurring issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve quality, reduce risks, and drive process excellence.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Process Excellence, Audit, Compliance, or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of quality frameworks, controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in RCA, CAPA management, defect analysis, and quality reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• How Would You Stand Out?
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, Quality Management, or Process Excellence methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI dashboards, data visualization, and trend analysis.
• Exposure to Shared Services, Finance Operations, Procurement, or GBS environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as PDCA, DMAIC, and Kaizen.
• Proven track record of driving automation, standardization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Why Choose Us?
• Join a global organization focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with diverse teams and stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Contribute to impactful initiatives that strengthen controls and improve business performance.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career advancement.
• Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values new ideas and excellence.

Important Information Regarding This Position

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more