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Senior Material Technologist

Posted 23 Mar 2024
Work experience
3 to 4 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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We are looking for a Senior Material Technologist Value Leadership, due to a new role created within the team there is a fantastic opportunity to join the Global Materials Team and Global Product/Pack Community/Teams. This role works within the Global Material team and works closely with the R&D, Supply and Commercial teams to deliver Value Leadership initiatives globally. The role owner will represent and lead the value leadership agenda for the team as our “VL Champion”.

What are we looking for?

  • Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Chemistry is essential.
  • Minimum of 3-4years relevant industry experience.
  • Understanding of food sciences, packaging, Food Law, Food processing and production knowledge is preferred.
  • Previous experience with Value Leadership initiatives or other efficiency/saving projects.
  • A working knowledge with PLM/ R&D Management systems (Materials/Formulation) would be preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of key scientific principles associated with food & Raw/Pack materials.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within multiple teams, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and able to create clarity/path forward.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Create, Review and Support new and existing Material specification development in close collaboration with relevant experts (PD, Q&FS, Commercial, Supply, Suppliers), incorporating Food Safety, Legal, Quality and Functional parameters and limits.
  • Represent team in VL forums and projects – Lead on VL based initiatives
  • Backup for the Global Material team, where applicable
  • Maintain relevant document Databases relevant to material management (Product Information Sheets, Supplier specifications, technical datasheets etc) using Mars R&D Systems, Sharepoint and Microsoft Teams.
  • Generate new VL ideas from a material perspective in collaboration with other teams and stakeholders and ensure there is a pipeline sufficiency of 120%.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

We are a family owned global business. It gives us freedom to think in generations, not in years. It gives us responsibility to make decisions carefully. What we decide today should be the right way tomorrow. Our tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your development as you work…


We are a family owned global business. It gives us freedom to think in generations, not in years. It gives us responsibility to make decisions carefully. What we decide today should be the right way tomorrow. Our tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your development as you work across our world famous brands. We tailor our mentoring and coaching to each individual. We help you build a better tomorrow, through support today.

FMCG
Veghel
Active in 80 countries
3,500 employees
60% men - 40% women
Average age is 34 years

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