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Position Snapshot

Location: Rhodes, Sydney

Duration: Full time, permanent

5+ years’ experience relevant to this role

Position Summary

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. It drives everything we do. In fact, our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care and we're proud of that. If you share our passion and are looking for a new opportunity and this role is what you’re looking for then we want to hear from you.

We currently have an opportunity for a Raw Materials Technologist / Ingredient Specialist to join the Regional Technical Application team in our Rhodes HQ, supporting our Blayney Factory and our other factories in New Zealand and Thailand. The selected candidate for this role will lead ingredient support for the long-term business strategy in the petfood category. He/she will manage regional technical ingredient development and optimization projects, joining expertise on nutrition, formulation and ingredients for product and factory improvements.

Location: This role can be based in our Blayney factory or our Corporate HQ in Rhodes, Sydney. Due to the nature of the role, he/she will be required to work out of our Blayney factory at least 5 days a month.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Formulation, Nutrition and Ingredients Platform Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage regional technical ingredient development and optimization projects.

• Apply ingredient development and optimization for new and existing products across Dry, Wet and Treats platforms.

• Lead the ingredient stream of complex innovation and renovation (I&R) projects by working closely with Procurement, Marketing, R&D and relevant Technical and Production teams.

• Work closely with business to guide the development and execution with excellence of technical solutions that will fit business objectives in terms of cost, helping Supply and TAG organizations to develop initiatives for cost reduction by new ingredient development.

• Work closely with Regional Sustainability Lead to incorporate defined sustainability initiatives into ingredient selection and sourcing.

• Address technical issues and questions about properties, production and specifications of raw materials.

• Apply ingredient knowledge and understanding, to help the business to translate consumer insights into business solutions.

• Support Quality Assurance with VAM (Vendor Audit Management) in order to guarantee availability of suitable ingredients at favourable prices.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong professional with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.

• Have 5+ years’ experience, preferably as petfood ingredient / nutritionist / formulator or similar functions in the food industry

• Related experience in QA, Manufacturing or related positions in petfood or in other type of animal or food industry may be considered.

• Be abreast of trends in food science and technology, ideally with a focus on petfood.

• Have a strong understanding of ingredients and their functions in relation to food and be able to convey this knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate experience in management of technical projects.

• Good knowledge of processes used in petfood such as extrusion, baking and retort.

• Good understanding of formulation science and strong maths skills.

• Ability to travel internationally is required.

• Ability to effectively work in team environment with large and multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support

• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program

• Discounted Nestlé products

• Competitive remuneration package

• Employee Assistance Program

Our Story

• At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

• You can realise your full potential at Nestlé Purina, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

• You will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

• You can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

• Be a force for good. You feel this is you as well, we look to hear from you!

• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

• We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com

Apply today!

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.