Flavours Global Portfolio Director

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Head of Global Flavours Portfolio Management The Opportunity Acting as a key link between commercial, technical, and regional teams, the successful candidate will translate market insights into portfolio strategies that support long-term business growth and customer value creation.

Key Responsibilities • Lead the strategic development and optimisation of the global product portfolio. • Manage and develop a team of +5 portfolio management professionals. • Analyse market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities. • Define and implement portfolio strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives. • Prioritise innovation projects, investments, and portfolio initiatives based on commercial potential and strategic value. • Develop compelling product positioning and value propositions. • Partner closely with commercial, marketing, R&D, and consumer insights teams across multiple international markets. • Support product launches, relaunches, and portfolio rationalisation initiatives. • Monitor portfolio performance through key business metrics and provide recommendations to senior leadership. • Drive portfolio transparency, governance, and simplification initiatives where appropriate.

Candidate Profile • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. • Significant experience in portfolio management, product management, strategic marketing, or a similar function within the flavours, fragrances, ingredients, or related food industry sectors. • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market analysis, and business strategy. • Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. • Strong analytical and commercial mindset with excellent prioritisation skills. • Entrepreneurial approach and ability to drive change in a complex international organisation. • Fluent English communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous.

What's on Offer • Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a significant global portfolio. • Exposure to international markets and cross-functional leadership. • Collaborative and innovative working environment. • Strong career development and leadership growth opportunities. • Competitive compensation and benefits package.