Key Skills

Job Description

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. Our ambition is to help people live healthier lives. Our dedication to health goes beyond offering high-quality nutritional products and supplements. We want to support people in becoming as healthy as possible by combining our knowledge, expertise and passion for nutrition and wellbeing. We do this together with our team of around 120 employees based in Almere, who share an affinity with good nutrition, health and a healthy lifestyle. We are looking for a: Material & Recipe Specialist (full-time, 40 hours per week) As a Material & Recipe Specialist, you will work in the Application Group. You are responsible for the entire product recipe lifecycle: from new product brief and development to its launch. You are accountable for all recipes and ingredients in regard to product compliance (safety, regulatory and internal requirements) as part of the Compliance by Design and Compliance by Manufacture processes. You establish best practices and guidance & develop product formulation expertise. You collaborate with local MRM teams and are the first point of contact for all ingredients and recipes within the factory/co-manufacturing scope. The main primary tasks: As a Material & Recipe Specialist, your responsibilities include: Managing the local recipes and ingredients portfolio (30–500 recipes, 100–1500 ingredients) Supporting factory optimization and compliance projects Ensuring product compliance in various markets (geographies include EU, AMS & AOA) Implementing and adhering to approval workflows for ingredients and recipes Reporting compliance KPIs and collaborating with global/regional teams Providing training and support for corporate MRM tools (CAT, DevEx, SAP-RM) Preparing documentation and specifications for Regulatory Submissions We expect the following from a Material & Recipe Specialist: At least a master’s degree or engineering degree in Food Sciences or related field 3–5 years of operational experience in production, QA, product development, or project management Multilingual: English required, plus French, Spanish, or German In-depth knowledge of product & process, Nestlé Quality Management System & NCE Experience with continuous improvement methods Strong analytical skills, pragmatic, autonomous, and proactive Good communication skills and experience with coaching/teaching Affinity with automated systems and process installations As a Material & Recipe Specialist, you report to the Global MRM lead for the category and are part of the Operations department of MCO Health BV. The job offers more than just a challenge: Disclaimer: the position and the position pay level are fully dependent on the job requirements in terms of experience and competencies. The final offer can vary based on candidate`s profile. A full-time position (40hours per week); The salary for this position ranges between €4.318,56 and € 5.300,00 gross per month based on a full-time contract. Bonus 4 %, Holiday allowance 8%; 13th month; 25 vacation days; Attractive green mobility program: great deal on e‑bikes with a lease option; A wide range of professional training and development programs; Professional working environment, team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues. You contribute to Nestlé’s mission of enhancing quality of life and helping to build a healthier and better future. Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture. We value diversity as an essential part of our culture. Embracing people's differences is what drives our product development and workplace dynamics. It is important that everyone feels accepted, comfortable and safe at Nestlé. Regardless of their gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability, or who they love. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and moves our organization forward. That's why we're actively fostering a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all. More reasons to work at Nestlé: Our slogan is 'Boost your development, fuel your curiosity and be future ready'. We offer impactful training and development programs and coaching to help you upgrade your skills and take your career to the next level; Your well-being is our priority. We support this with various activities, such as our Employee Assistance Program; At the office, you can enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits “Good Food Good Life"; Within the Nestlé culture, we believe it is important for you to be yourself. Do you have a passion for DE&I? Join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassadors; You contribute to Nestlé's mission to improve the quality of life and make a positive impact on the future. Any questions? Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to [email protected]. Applying for the role of Material & Recipe Specialist? Great! If you see a match with the description described above, we would gladly receive your cv and motivation. We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! When registering your application, you will be asked if we may send you whatsapp messages; if you answer 'yes' to this, you will receive communication via whatsapp in addition to messages via email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch. Note: Interim CVs will not be processed.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the local recipes and ingredients portfolio throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and internal requirements across relevant markets. Support factory optimization and compliance projects, implement approval workflows, report compliance KPIs, train users on corporate tools, and prepare regulatory submission documentation.

Requirements

A master's or engineering degree in Food Sciences or a related field and 3–5 years of operational experience in production, quality assurance, product development, or project management are required. Candidates need English plus French, Spanish, or German, in-depth product and process knowledge, familiarity with quality management and continuous improvement, and strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Holiday Allowance
• 13th Month Salary
• 25 Vacation Days
• Green Mobility Program With E-Bike Leasing
• Professional Training And Development Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fresh Vegetables And Fruit At The Office