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 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 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.
To strengthen our team in the United Kingdom, we are looking for:
(Fringford, United Kingdom)
SENIOR R&D MANAGER – PATISSERIE
The
Senior R&D Manager – Patisserie
role will create and deploy a R&D plan for patisserie, leading a team of 6 colleagues at our Buckingham site. Turn food science features into benefits for our customers and teams. Be the technical reference for the design and optimisation of Puratos’ Fruit and Cream Fillings products. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
You’ll be involved in: Managing, mentoring and leading a team of 6 R&D colleagues. Actively contributing to the team’s goals, project management, activity prioritisation and evaluation. Alongside the Business Development team leaders, creating the strategic direction for Puratos’ Patisserie activity in R&D: where to focus, what products to invest in, how to deploy our resources. Defining and monitoring R&D Patisserie KPI’s. NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIONS
Alongside the R&D Manager, ensure effective curation of the ingredients and product innovation pipeline for Patisserie. Design and make the new products for two product areas: Cream Fillings & Decors and Fruit, managing the process through ideation, industrial scale-up and use by our customers on their plants. Familiarity with the equipment that turns ideas into reality, in the lab and on plant. Leading projects to roll-out existing, and new, products at our customers’ production facilities. Identifying and managing business opportunities and risks to existing partnerships. Explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms to educate and stimulate. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for specified customer accounts. BUILD AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Contributing to Puratos’ understanding of what, why and how to use Patisserie ingredients to create and ameliorate. Demonstrate fluency with the UK’s food legislation landscape and how it could change. Leading your team’s understanding of how to discover objectively and repeatably. NETWORK BUILDING
Build strong connections with the Nation’s pâtissiers and Patisserie equipment manufacturers. Develop and maintain a network of ingredient and equipment experts in Puratos and externally. Foster a culture of knowledge creation through relevant industry bodies and research institutes. Ensure a functional link with the BU specialists in Head Quarters. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for someone who displays: Commitment - To the environmental challenge, particularly with respect to resources. Curiosity - Constantly searching for new information and novel ways to use established wisdom. Humility - Sharing knowledge and experience freely to enrich others. Mindful disruption - Not held back by convention. Resilience - Trying, learning and trying again, whether we succeed or fail. Rigour & discipline - Use scientific method to shape and answer questions. The successful candidate will: Have at least 5 years’ experience managing and leading teams. Have at least 10 years’ experience working in the Food Industry – Research or New Product Development. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or equivalent. Be able to travel in the UK and occasionally abroad (40% on average). Be open to flexible working hours. Be computer literate (primary usage: Microsoft Office Suite and SAP tools). Hold: Drivers’ license, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, and HACCP level 3. WHY WOULD YOU JOIN PURATOS?
You will be welcomed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You will have responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work and grow yourself. In addition, you can count on attractive benefits such as: A competitive salary package including a 5% bonus. A company car or cash allowance. BUPA healthcare, single cover paid by Puratos with the option to add family members at a cost to you. Pension – 3.5% employee with 5% employer or 5% employee with 7.5% employer contributions. Life Assurance – 2 x salary and 20% spouse pension. Perkbox – online discount platform and wellbeing hub. Cycle to Work scheme. Loyal service awards and monthly recognition scheme for our Magic Stars. Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide. Continuous training in product technology and business principles.
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The
Senior R&D Manager – Patisserie
role will create and deploy a R&D plan for patisserie, leading a team of 6 colleagues at our Buckingham site. Turn food science features into benefits for our customers and teams. Be the technical reference for the design and optimisation of Puratos’ Fruit and Cream Fillings products. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
You’ll be involved in: Managing, mentoring and leading a team of 6 R&D colleagues. Actively contributing to the team’s goals, project management, activity prioritisation and evaluation. Alongside the Business Development team leaders, creating the strategic direction for Puratos’ Patisserie activity in R&D: where to focus, what products to invest in, how to deploy our resources. Defining and monitoring R&D Patisserie KPI’s. NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIONS
Alongside the R&D Manager, ensure effective curation of the ingredients and product innovation pipeline for Patisserie. Design and make the new products for two product areas: Cream Fillings & Decors and Fruit, managing the process through ideation, industrial scale-up and use by our customers on their plants. Familiarity with the equipment that turns ideas into reality, in the lab and on plant. Leading projects to roll-out existing, and new, products at our customers’ production facilities. Identifying and managing business opportunities and risks to existing partnerships. Explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms to educate and stimulate. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for specified customer accounts. BUILD AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Contributing to Puratos’ understanding of what, why and how to use Patisserie ingredients to create and ameliorate. Demonstrate fluency with the UK’s food legislation landscape and how it could change. Leading your team’s understanding of how to discover objectively and repeatably. NETWORK BUILDING
Build strong connections with the Nation’s pâtissiers and Patisserie equipment manufacturers. Develop and maintain a network of ingredient and equipment experts in Puratos and externally. Foster a culture of knowledge creation through relevant industry bodies and research institutes. Ensure a functional link with the BU specialists in Head Quarters. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for someone who displays: Commitment - To the environmental challenge, particularly with respect to resources. Curiosity - Constantly searching for new information and novel ways to use established wisdom. Humility - Sharing knowledge and experience freely to enrich others. Mindful disruption - Not held back by convention. Resilience - Trying, learning and trying again, whether we succeed or fail. Rigour & discipline - Use scientific method to shape and answer questions. The successful candidate will: Have at least 5 years’ experience managing and leading teams. Have at least 10 years’ experience working in the Food Industry – Research or New Product Development. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or equivalent. Be able to travel in the UK and occasionally abroad (40% on average). Be open to flexible working hours. Be computer literate (primary usage: Microsoft Office Suite and SAP tools). Hold: Drivers’ license, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, and HACCP level 3. WHY WOULD YOU JOIN PURATOS?
You will be welcomed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You will have responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work and grow yourself. In addition, you can count on attractive benefits such as: A competitive salary package including a 5% bonus. A company car or cash allowance. BUPA healthcare, single cover paid by Puratos with the option to add family members at a cost to you. Pension – 3.5% employee with 5% employer or 5% employee with 7.5% employer contributions. Life Assurance – 2 x salary and 20% spouse pension. Perkbox – online discount platform and wellbeing hub. Cycle to Work scheme. Loyal service awards and monthly recognition scheme for our Magic Stars. Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide. Continuous training in product technology and business principles.
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