R&d Manager Beverages

il y a 3 semaines


GrootBijgaarden, Belgique Puratos Temps plein

**Join the Magic**

**Our Mission**

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.2 billion euros (in 2021). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Groot-Bijgaarden, we are looking for an:
**R&D Manager Beverages & UHT Products (m/w/d)**

**Your Mission**

**What you will do**

**Manage innovation and renovation of the product category**
- Manage the innovation pipeline of the product category, in line with the BU and SBU strategy: assure all innovation and renovation projects in the pipeline have clear objectives, assure the progress and assure regular reporting
- Actively lead innovation and renovation projects according to the Stage & Gate process and run research tests and validations with pilot countries in the market
- Be at the leading edge of technology and market novelties: be the expert on latest innovations and evolutions on raw materials, technology, suppliers, legislation, market trends, etc.
- Explore innovative ingredients’ inclusion, including soluble fibers, sugar reduced, clean label and plant based solutions, with the aim to improve the functionality, nutritional value and environmental footprint of beverages.

**Competence building**
- Lead internal research projects and follow up external research projects (with universities, research institutes, and/or suppliers), resulting in a better understanding of ingredient and process functionality of the target product categories
- Continuously screen the competitive landscape and build proactive technology

**Internal training and strong teams building**
- Coordinate mentorship and home training programs of regional and local R&D Managers

**What we expect from you**
- Relevant experience of at least 5 years
- Academic degree, by preference in bioscience Engineering or food Technology
- Excellent English (written and spoken), knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus
- ICT: Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Willing to travel outside Belgium (20%)

**What you can expect from Puratos**

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

- Meal vouchers (8€/day)
- Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
- 13th month pay
- Company car
- Minimum 5 training days per year
- Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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