Global Product Strategy Lead – Specialty Ingredients

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair and equitable pay

Health and well-being programs

Work-life balance options

Employee recognition

Community involvement and cultural 연결

Job summary

Fonterra Co‑operative Group in Auckland is seeking a Global Product Strategy Manager for Specialty Ingredients to shape and deliver the portfolio, including probiotics, hydrolysates, lactoferrin, and lipids, by turning market insights into clear strategies.

You will lead cross-functional teams, influence executives, and drive long-term growth with a blend of strategic thinking and commercial acumen in a hybrid role with strong stakeholder exposure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a dairy-related field in a technical, innovation, or strategy-focused role
• Tertiary qualification in dairy science, food technology, business, or a related field
• Strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and ability to turn customer and market insights into clear strategies

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Fonterra’s Specialty Ingredients portfolio
• Frame up complex challenges and opportunities and lead diverse teams to a decision
• Lead cross-functional programmes to outcomes with executive and Board influence

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Education

Dairy science degree

Food technology degree

Business degree

Job description

Fonterra Co‑operative Group in Auckland is seeking a Global Product Strategy Manager for Specialty Ingredients to shape and deliver the portfolio, including probiotics, hydrolysates, lactoferrin, and lipids, by turning market insights into clear strategies.

You will lead cross-functional teams, influence executives, and drive long-term growth with a blend of strategic thinking and commercial acumen in a hybrid role with strong stakeholder exposure.