NPD Technologist

Our client is an exciting, innovative, and continuously growing within the chilled goods industry, committed to creating high-quality, unique products that stand out in the market. They are looking for a NPD Technologist that is eager to be a part of a great business where innovation is key. Key Responsibilities: - Have direct input into all aspects of product development process from ideation, recipe, format development, customer presentation and approval through to launch. - Developing new and innovative recipes and formats, producing samples in the development kitchen, organising taste panels, redeveloping where required and submitting to the customer - Cross-collaborate with all areas of the business to ensure innovative concepts are ready for launch technically, commercially and operationally. - Maintain regular communication with retail customers and ingredient suppliers. - Analysing customer briefs, identifying development opportunities and SKU gaps. - Liaising with new and existing ingredient suppliers, ordering samples and gathering the required commercial and technical information. I.e., quotes, MOQ’s and specifications. As well as keeping up to date with new ingredient offerings - Work with the Purchasing Manager during ingredient tenders, creating comparative samples using new vs existing ingredients and organising blind taste panels to review with the wider team Key Skills: - A highly motivated and creative individual with a strong interest in food trends. - Good understanding of product development processes within the food manufacturing industry. - Excellent organisational and communication skills, manage development projects and be able to work in cross functional teams. - Good presentation skills for new products to customers. - Food Degree or STEM Degree. - Driving License and UK right to work required. Package: Up to £33k + Company pension scheme, Healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, employer pension contribution up to 6%, 8% personal bonus.