Global Raw Material Manager (f/m/x)

We are NovaTaste - an independent and autonomous group of companies with headquarters in Salzburg, Austria and further locations in Europe, North America and Asia. We offer a wide range of ingredients - such as herbs, spices and active ingredients - for food manufacturers and the catering industry. With around 1,900 employees, we serve more than 16,000 customers worldwide. As an employee*, you can count on team spirit, flexibility, attractive career opportunities, international projects and numerous benefits.

Global Raw Material Management is a dynamic and technical department established to drive efficiency and innovation in our global raw material portfolio. The main objective is to provide expert technical support to internal stakeholders, conduct in-depth analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities, and unlock synergies across the company.

Tasks

• Analyze and manage the global raw material portfolio to ensure optimal efficiency and quality
• Lead and execute technical projects on an international level
• Collaborate closely with local and global raw material management teams, R&D, procurement, and quality management to align strategies and processes
• Support the procurement department in adapting to market trends and fluctuations
• Act as an expert for all raw material-related inquiries and decisions
• Develop, implement, and monitor globally aligned processes
• Consolidate and harmonize raw materials across regions
• Identify synergies for cost optimization and portfolio improvement

Skills

• Technical degree with a focus on the food industry (e.g., food engineering, a master’s in food technology, or an equivalent qualification)
• Initial work experience in the food industry is an advantage
• Good Excel skills, SAP knowledge is a plus
• Experience in project management
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken; additional language skills are an advantage
• High willingness to travel internationally
• Enjoys working in an agile/dynamic corporate environment
• Proactive mindset: you take initiative, think ahead, and actively contribute to improvements
• Passion for optimizing processes and driving efficiency and innovation

Benefits

• Affordable lunch options in our excellent company restaurant, run by our award-winning chef
• Attractive employee discounts on spices, vinegars, oils, etc., in our shop, as well as local discounts at various partner companies
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, company pension scheme, company bicycle program
• Flexible working hours with an attractive flex-time model and home office options
• Flat organizational structures and short decision-making processes
• A varied range of tasks and a constructive, productive, and highly innovative working environment in a successful international company
• Support for continuous personal and professional development
• Ample free parking spaces, excellent public transport connections, and modern office facilities

We offer a market-competitive salary with a willingness to significantly exceed the standard, depending on qualifications and experience (Collective agreement salary: gross EUR 2,741.61 per month).