- Deliver technical support and application expertise to customers and the sales team.
- Develop and optimize food formulations using Azelis' ingredient portfolio.
- Troubleshoot product performance and formulation challenges at customer sites and laboratories.
- Conduct customer visits to understand technical requirements and provide solution-based recommendations.
- Develop innovative food applications aligned with market trends and customer needs.
- Evaluate new ingredients and technologies for potential commercial opportunities.
- Create prototypes and concept products showcasing ingredient functionality.
- Support principal product launches and market development initiatives.
- Conduct customer trials, demonstrations, presentations, and technical workshops.
- Provide training to customers and internal stakeholders on ingredient functionalities and applications.
- Prepare technical reports, application guides, and presentation materials.
- Collaborate with sales teams to identify and convert new business opportunities.
- Support strategic projects and customer tenders with technical expertise.
- Assist in developing value-added solutions that differentiate Azelis in the market.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies.
- Maintain accurate records of formulations, trials, and technical projects.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and SHEQ requirements.
- Support application laboratory management, including equipment maintenance and good laboratory practices.
- Strong knowledge of food ingredients and their functionality.
- Hands-on experience in food formulation and product development.
- Knowledge of food processing technologies and manufacturing practices.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Customer-focused approach with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Convenience Foods
- Confectionery
- Savoury, Snacks & Seasonings (SSS)
- Bakery
- Dairy
- Functional Ingredients
- Food Ingredients Distribution
- Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of food ingredients and their functionality
- Hands-on experience in food formulation and product development
- Knowledge of food processing technologies and manufacturing practices
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Customer-focused approach and strong stakeholder management capabilities
- Project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
- Experience in convenience foods, confectionery, savoury, snacks and seasonings, bakery, dairy, functional ingredients, food ingredients distribution, or food manufacturing/FMCG
What We Do
As a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, we are committed to creating value for principals and customers whilst providing a great work environment and career opportunities. Azelis has 4,200+ employees across 65 countries worldwide. We work with around 2,800 principals to provide a diverse range of innovative products/services to 63,000+ customers. Our industry-dedicated sales teams have specialist product and application knowledge, combined with business know-how, enabling us to add value in all business relationships. We’re always looking to add new talent to our team and encourage and support the personal and professional growth of all employees. Specialties include: Life Sciences: Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural & Environmental Industrial Chemicals: CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Advanced Materials & Additives, Chemicals, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids, Other Applications, Textiles, Leather & Paper At Azelis, our partnerships with customers and principals remain at the heart of our activities. As a leading global innovation service provider, our entrepreneurial approach to doing business is reflected in our can-do attitude. Across our network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance along the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Striving to create a positive impact on the environment and communities around the world, we are top-industry-rated by Sustainalytics. Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We aim to provide effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Our business is your business
