(Senior) Raw Material Specification Specialist (all genders)
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.
我们的需求
- 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.
我们可提供
At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.
Employment benefits:
- Salary between €4,550 and €6,000 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
- A work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 10% company bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme.
- Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
- 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
- A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
- Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives.
- Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.
空缺职位描述
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.
团队详情
在领英上查看所有同事For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.
We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
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.