Job Purpose and Impact

The Category Lead - Convenience will define and execute research and development projects on process and product development. In this role, you will be responsible for ideation, building business cases and project proposals. You will communicate the conclusions and follow up actions with relevant departments to ensure strong stakeholder management. Key Accountabilities

Contribute to the innovation pipeline and portfolio with ideas for the conversion of scientific research and growth of distinctive product and process offerings and support parts of more complex innovation and cost improvement projects.
Assist in managing process improvement and novel ingredients discovery and communicate project results, recommending actionable next steps to internal and external stakeholders.
Secure innovation property rights by collaborating with intellectual asset management to assist with the development of strategies, processes and control mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
Participate research and development innovation growth by collaborating with businesses and with technology partners such as universities, research and development organizations and industry forums.
Conduct research and experiments and analyze results that include interpretation of completed trial results.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of eight years of related work experience
Other minimum qualifications may apply Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree or above in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering
Considerate knowledge on emulsion technology and Rheology.
Preferred to have experience as category leader.
Working experience on key analytical and application equipment's
Good understanding on convenience category (emulsified and non-emulsified sauces, snacks, instant noodles, canned foods, non dairy creamer ) including processing equipment or production experience in the related category
Thorough knowledge of Starches & Sweeteners, Hydrocolloids, Lecithin, Functional Systems, Fats/ Oils or other related ingredients
Good problem solving and critical thinking, with good business acumen
Good reporting and presentation skills