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MISSIONDo you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic? For Puratos UK, based in Fringford, we are looking for a Patisserie Process Technologist, which at Puratos we call an Application Specialist.Mission: Develop business at major industry key accounts by leveraging top-tier technical expertise. xf0x9fx9ax80Collaboration: Work closely with business development teams to manage projects, propose innovative solutions, and troubleshoot issues for large account customers. xf0x9fxa4x9dInnovation: Partner with R&D managers to contribute to new product development and formulation. xf0x9fx92xa1KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESDelight customers:

• Partnering with our customers to understand their needs and co-create tailored solutions.

• Evaluate, analyse and interpret our customers' technical problems, proposing and developing solutions alongside them.

Develop inspirational finished goods and concepts:

• Product development of finished goods and demonstration from lab trials through to scale-up on plant.

Business development activities:

• Identifying and managing new business opportunities and risks to existing portfolios.
• Participate in strategic exercises to develop key account plans, in close collaboration with the key account manager.
• Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for specified customer accounts.

Build and share knowledge and experience:

• Develop and share expertise in industrial ingredients, manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Understanding what, why and how to use ingredients to create and ameliorate healthy and delicious products.
• Mastery of process automation from in-store bakery (ISB) to full plant scale.

New product development and innovations:

• Translate guidelines and new developments from head-quarters towards the local market.
• Translation of creative concepts into inspirational finished goods within the framework of an industrial production environment

Support R&D & Innovation centre (IC):

• Explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms to educate and stimulate.
• Organise and/or give training sessions to R&D, Sales & Marketing teams.
• Look for relevant industrial equipment that can be used in the IC.
• Assure high quality work by designing standardised product testing protocols.
• Covering for R&D manager when required.

Network building:

• Frequent large account customer visits to maintain a strong relationship with the technical teams.
• Operate in a cross-functional team with our Marketing, Operations and Sales colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a network of ingredient and equipment experts, industrial machinery manufacturers, professional bakery/patisserie organisations in Puratos and externally

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We're on the hunt for a dynamic opportunity creator! xf0x9fx8cx9f Someone who is persistent, resilient, and has the knack for turning a "no" into a "yes." We need a relationship builder who excels both internally and externally, and truly understands the power of positive customer engagement. xf0x9fx9ax80The successful candidate will:

• Have at least 5 years' experience working in Industrial or In-Store Bakeries

• Proven understanding of the role and relationships of food ingredients
• Be able to travel in the UK and occasionally abroad (30% on average)
• Be open to flexible working hours
• Be computer literate (primary usage: Microsoft Office Suite and SAP tools)
• Hold a Drivers' license and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Presentation skills to promote ideas and products
• Good knowledge on process & equipment and finished goods
• Customer oriented, with strong sense for business development
• Willing to share knowledge with colleagues and customers

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:

• xf0x9fx92xb7 A competitive salary package up to xc2xa350,000 based on experience which is reviewed on an annual basis
• xf0x9fxa4x9dA 5% bonus
• xf0x9fx9ax98A company car or cash allowance
• xf0x9fxa9xbaBUPA healthcare, single cover paid by Puratos with the option to add family members at a cost to you
• xf0x9fx90x96Pension - 3.5% employee with 5% employer or 5% employee with 7.5% employer contributions
• xe2x9dxa4xefxb8x8fxe2x80x8dxf0x9fxa9xb9Life Assurance - 2 x salary and 20% spouse pension
• xf0x9fx8fxb7xefxb8x8fPerkbox - online discount platform and wellbeing Hub
• xf0x9fx9axb2Cycle to Work scheme
• xf0x9fx9ax80Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• xf0x9fx8ex93Continuous training in product technology and business principles

Are you ready to join and Grow Your Magic? Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic:ABOUT PURATOSPuratos has been developing innovative products for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industry since 1919, the group's annual turnover now exceeds 3xe2x82xac billion. We believe that Food innovation is energy for good. That is why we are constantly striving to grow our positive impact with the creation of innovative food solutions that promote health & well-being and steadily move businesses, customers, people, and the planet forward. We help customers be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. Together, we improve the lives of people and protect the planet.Apply nowStartPlease wait...Working at { Location }Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.Working at { Location }Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.This is PuratosAt 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.This is PuratosAt 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.More About PuratosJob PortalWho Are You?Get In Touchxc3x97Set your cookie preferencesWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Strictly necessary cookieThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsStrictly necessary cookie Provider Description Enabled
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