Technical Category Manager at Best Search Recruitment

Job Description

• The purpose of this job is to coordinate the technical activities and provide superior technical support.
• This job develops new flavoring systems and/or select existing flavors for suitability in specific applications as well as manage project briefs to a satisfactory conclusion within defined parameters.
• Manages active projects as the designated Action Leader;
• Recommends existing flavors/fragrance or create new flavor blends in response to appropriate customer requests, including application work;
• Gives product presentations to customers, in conjunction with Marketing and Commercial Representatives;
• Liaises with customers' technical teams to clarify project briefs and determine product requirements;
• Understands and operates the flavors/fragrance database;
• Works as required at customers' premises or other company sites

Requirements

• Post graduate Degree in Food Science/Technology or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive product development experience (including product evaluation, benchmark analysis & matching, process development, up-scaling & factory integration);
• Significant experience in working in a food service environment and development of products for food service customers.
• Technical / professional knowledge & skills