Corporate Ingredient Expert

Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG | Online since: 07/12/2024 Reference number: 6116 Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The traditional Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are sold by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 520 own shops. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.

As a Corporate Ingredient Expert, you accelerate innovation and product improvements through technical expertise around current and future key ingredients. Besides that you also build the strategic vision and execution plan for ingredient technology expertise by leveraging external network (suppliers, universities etc).

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Set up and run a structured scouting and collaboration framework (tools, methodologies, and process for how to collaborate with internal and external key contacts) Internal key contacts: Corporate Pilot Plant team, local product development teams, Consumer insights managers, Innovation management, IP manager
External key contacts: Start-ups, established suppliers, research institutes, research providers, patent attorneys
Act as the key contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for providers of innovative ingredient solutions, e.g for start-ups Funnel external knowledge into the organization for structured exploration and developments in the key innovation territories Build a community of ingredient category experts and coach the peers as their functional lead  YOUR PROFILE: Master’s degree in food science or related fields, Ph.D. preferred Min. 3 years experience in External Trend scouting and landscaping Min. 3 years experience in collaboration with Start-ups, research teams of established suppliers and external research institutes CPG and Technology company (start-up through universities) experience is a plus Collaboration with commercial functions, globally Min. 2 years experience in IP-Management Subject matter expert for innovative ingredient technologies and more premium alternatives for chocolate key ingredients  Ability to translate ingredient technology solutions into viable business options Simplification and Dealing with Ambiguity Fluent in English, German is a plus Highly self-motivated entrepreneurial spirit Strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills Passion for start-ups and ingredient science in general No details entered

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