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).
