Senior Flavourist

Futures; Cataluña; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Career development

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance

Dynamic environment

Descripción de la vacante

Futures, a global flavour house, is seeking a Senior Flavourist specializing in Sweet flavours to join the team in Spain. You will lead flavour development for international clients, tailor profiles to regional tastes, and drive innovation in the flavour space.

Expect to manage projects from concept to commercialisation, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with R&D, marketing, production, and quality teams. English fluency is essential; Spanish is a plus; relocation support available.

Formación

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of experience in the flavour industry, specialising in sweet flavours.
• Strong technical expertise in raw materials and flavour creation processes.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Flavour Development: design and develop sweet and beverage flavours.
• Customization: tailor flavours for client requirements and regional trends.
• Innovation: explore new ingredients and technologies to drive flavour innovation.
• Project Management: manage development from concept to commercialisation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with R&D, marketing, production, and QA teams.
• Customer Interaction: engage with clients to understand needs and provide support.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure flavours meet local and international standards.
• Mentorship: support junior flavourists and technical staff.

Conocimientos

Sweet flavours

Flavour development

Project management

Client interaction

Cross-functional teamwork

Educación

Degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

SENIOR FLAVOURIST | Sweet

DOE

Spain (happy to relocate)

I’m working with a global flavour house seeking a highly skilled Senior Flavourist with expertise in Sweet flavours to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to create market-leading flavour solutions for international clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Flavour Development: Design and develop innovative sweet, or beverage flavours across a wide range of applications including sweet and confectionery.
• Customization: Tailor flavour profiles for client-specific requirements, incorporating regional preferences, market trends, and regulatory needs.
• Innovation: Explore and integrate new ingredients and technologies to drive innovation in the flavour space.
• Project Management: Manage the full flavour development process — from concept through to commercialisation — ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, marketing, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless product development.
• Customer Interaction: Directly engage with clients to understand needs, present solutions, and provide technical support.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all flavours meet relevant local and international regulatory standards.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior flavourists and technical staff to build internal capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced qualifications are a plus).
• 8-10+ years of experience in the flavour industry, specialising in sweet, flavour creation.
• Strong technical expertise in raw materials, flavour creation processes, and analytical techniques.
• Proven track record of developing unique and commercially successful flavours.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams and clients.
• High attention to detail with robust documentation and formulation skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are a plus.

Benefits

• DOE
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
• Career development & professional growth opportunities
• Dynamic, innovative working environment
• Flexible working hours & work-life balance initiatives