Assistant Product Development Manager (Flavors & Food Ingredient)

Act as a Product Expert in Food & Flavor, supporting new product development and driving business opportunities. The role is primarily responsible for pitching, negotiating, and coordinating with suppliers to identify and select the right products and ingredients that align with the company’s strategic direction and market needs.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and develop new Food & Flavor products aligned with market trends and company strategies.

• Serve as a Product Expert, providing technical knowledge and insights to support Sales and Marketing teams.

• Conduct pitching and presentation sessions with suppliers and customers to strengthen partnerships and drive sales growth.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, Supply Chain) to ensure smooth product development processes.

• Analyze market, competitors, and innovation trends to identify new opportunities and propose product solutions.
• Provide technical support by resolving product-related issues and addressing customer inquiries.
• Balance the needs of suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

• Support special assignments or strategic projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Product Development or Supplier Management within the Food or Flavor industry.

• Proven experience in supplier pitching, presentation, and negotiation.

• Strong understanding of food ingredients, flavor technology, and supplier collaboration.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to build long-term supplier partnerships.

• Effective presentation and communication skills, capable of delivering clear and persuasive product pitches.
• Deep awareness of market trends and innovations in the Food & Flavor industry.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams such as R&D, QA, and Procurement to drive product success.
• Excellent English communication skills — both written and spoken.