Senior R&D Manager Bakery

2 settimane fa


Parma, Italia Puratos A tempo pieno

As a member of R&D Country Team, the Senior R&D Manager Bakery works closely with the R&D Country Manager and Sales & Marketing team to offer the best technical support to customers, developing and adapting Bakery products according to their needs. Core responsibilities are in the following R&D domains: product development, product innovation, new ingredients and technologies scouting, customer technical support, and R&D SBU Bakery team coaching and development.

Main Responsibilities

  • Build and keep strong and effective relationships with customers, also through visits together with KA to promote a co-creation approach (mobility foreseen 70%).
  • In collaboration with the Business Development Team, define and implement R&D Bakery channel strategy and ensure the technical Bakery support plan for all channels.
  • Manage and guide the local R&D SBU Bakery team to develop each team member and achieve defined objectives.
  • Promote and ensure effective collaboration between the R&D SBU Bakery team and all other company functions, including Operations & QA.
  • Ensure compliance of documentation in line with BRC certification for the Business unit.
  • Monitor and evaluate possible implementations of new Bakery ingredients and technologies available on the market.
  • Manage the local R&D Bakery innovation funnel ensuring its constant renewal and execution on time.
  • Define and monitor R&D Bakery KPI’s.
  • Ensure the accuracy of the technical data related to the Bakery products (data sheet, declaration, formulas) paying particular attention to the confidentiality of the formulas and know-how.
  • Implement all digital tools available in terms of project & customer management.
  • Lead Bakery product and technology innovation; promote and implement Local innovations.
  • Develop, adapt and improve Bakery products, also modifying current recipes using new ingredients, alternative raw materials and suppliers.
  • Manage projects and formulas/recipes.
  • Support Operations & QA/QC team.
  • Build benchmark at local and global level.
  • Create and keep excellence in Customer Technical Support from the SBU Bakery perspective.
  • Ensure active collaboration with the HQ Bakery R&D structure.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with universities and research laboratories.

Minimum Requirements

  • At least 8-10 years experience in R&D roles, in food companies with local production.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen, ability to define and implement an R&D Bakery strategy based on business priorities/goals.
  • Ability to interact with all levels and functions within an organization; developing constructive and professional relationships and facilitating changes by influencing others.
  • People leadership experience and ability to work with diverse styles and cultures.

This is Puratos

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 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). 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.

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