(Senior) Raw Material Specification Specialist

Werken bij FrieslandCampina als (Senior) Raw Material Specification Specialist

Within FrieslandCampina Innovation the Raw material specification management team is responsible for high quality specifications of all raw materials used in the total portfolio of Specialised Nutrition (from newborns to moms). For this vulnerable group, attention to detail is key.

You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating raw material specifications for our Business-to-Consumer (Friso brand) and Business-to-Business (FrieslandCampina Ingredients) products. In addition, you will oversee the qualification and validation of raw materials, ensuring they meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.

We challenge you to leverage your expertise to drive improvements in our business, bridging the gap between consumer needs and process capabilities to deliver maximum value. Your familiarity with the functionality of our products and the methodologies for setting up specifications will be key to your success in this role.

Wat we vragen

• Experience on Food safety, HACCP, QCP, microbiology.
• Experience with SAP PLM is a requirement.
• Excellent knowledge of materials for food application.
• MSc degree in Food Technology or equivalent area.
• At least + 7 years’ experience with Specification management, product development or Quality Assurance (QA), preferably in infant nutrition area.
• Entrepreneurial and open attitude, analytical, quality focus, customer focused and work well both independently and within a team.

Wat we bieden

• A unique company culture rooted in Dutch heritage with a strong international presence.
• Excellent work-life balance supported by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A 38-hour workweek, competitive pension scheme, 8% holiday allowance, 3% year-end bonus, performance-based bonus scheme, flexible working hours, and opportunities to work from home.
• Access to diverse training and mentoring programs to support your professional development.
• Exceptional opportunities for cross-disciplinary growth, enabling you to expand your knowledge and career horizons within the company.

Jouw taken en verantwoordelijkheden

As a Raw Material Specification Specialist, your key tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and update raw material specifications for our Business-to-Consumer (Friso brand) and Business-to-Business (FrieslandCampina Ingredients) products.
• Set up and manage raw material specifications within the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Functionally leads or contributes to complex and business-critical projects (e.g. major supplier changes, system integrations, audit readiness). Balances multiple stakeholders and risks.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains tactical global supplier relationships internally and externally. Seen as the go-to contact for complex specification topics or supplier/authority interactions.
• Act as subject matter expert (SME), advising on new methodologies and strategic improvements ensuring project success.
• Establish and leverage a strong stakeholder network, engaging with internal teams (e.g., RA, QA, QC, procurement, SQM, Supply Chain) and external partners to drive alignment and achieve objectives.

Ons team

As a Specification Specialist, you will be part of the IFT Development Team based in Wageningen, The Netherlands, a dynamic group of approximately 60 professionals.

This department reports directly to the Business Group Specialized Nutrition and maintains strong connections with the Corporate R&D department.

In addition to collaborating with your immediate team, you will work closely with colleagues from various disciplines across FrieslandCampina worldwide, including Procurement, Supplier Quality Management (SQM), Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.

Contactpersoon

Esther Schoonhoven

Esther.vanSchoonhoven@frieslandcampina.com