Givaudan Suisse SA Vacant since: 05.12.2025 Number of jobs: 1
Ingredient Solutions Director, Europe
Location: 8310 Kemptthal (ZH)
Employment: Permanent, 100%, Immediate
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and lead strategy for ingredient and formula optimisation across product portfolio.
* Implement processes and risk‑management frameworks to protect supply and reduce complexity without compromising quality.
* Enhance the profile of ingredient and formula management within the organisation.
Innovation & Development
* Introduce market‑leading tools and methodologies for proactive and reactive formula optimisation.
* Evaluate and refresh ingredient palettes to deliver better performance, meet regulatory guidelines, and align with consumer trends such as natural, clean label, and sustainable sourcing.
* Use AI and digital tools to anticipate ingredient challenges and spot gaps before they become operational issues.
Execution Excellence & Customer Focus
* Lead validation and execution of formula changes, ensuring smooth roll‑outs to manufacturing and customer supply chains.
* Launch plans that directly enhance business and customer outcomes, such as improving delivery efficiency or reducing lead times by formula optimisation.
* Align ingredient and formula expertise tightly with commercial goals, delivering tailored, high‑value solutions for customers.
Knowledge, Systems and Compliance
* Translate EU food, flavouring, and additive compliance developments into practical business practices.
* Lead processes for formula change and industrialisation, using data and KPIs to ensure speed, accuracy, and transparency.
People & Talent Leadership
* Build, coach and empower teams across Europe, nurturing expertise and creating a future talent pipeline.
* Promote collaboration with internal communities from Flavourists to Issue Management teams, sharing best practice and mutual support.
Qualifications
* Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Technology, or similar technical discipline.
* 15+ years of leadership experience in formulation, ingredient or flavour technology, product development, or related fields.
* Demonstrated expertise in ingredient delivery systems, scale‑up, and industrialisation.
* Experience with supplier management, procurement, and financial accountability.
* In‑depth knowledge of EU food regulations, labelling, allergens, and compliance regimes (REACH, Novel Foods).
* Experience in R&D pipelines, trend translation, and bringing innovations from concept to market.
* Track record in cross‑functional leadership and talent development.
* Business fluency in English; additional languages advantageous.
Benefits in Kemptthal
* Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
* Flexible working model with a 40‑hour work week.
* Additional paid days off and favorable pension fund contributions.
* Subsidised meals in the staff restaurant and discounted catering offers.
* Access to a sport and leisure club with on‑site amenities.
* Discounts at the company shop and free staff parking.
* Subsidised REKA vouchers and SBB half‑fare travel card.
* Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water) at all locations.
* Worldwide private accident coverage with free choice of hospital.
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