CATEGORY MANAGER PROBIOTICS & FUNCTIONAL HEALTH INGREDIENTS (m/f/d)

GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA

Your responsibilities

Building and developing our product portfolio in the field of probiotics, postbiotics and functional microorganisms
Identifying new market trends, applications and business opportunities
Providing technical and commercial support to our sales team
Managing and developing international supplier partnerships
Advising our customers on product applications and formulations
Preparing technical product documentation, presentations and market analyses
Supporting product launches and go-to-market strategies
Attending international trade fairs and industry events
Working closely with sales, procurement, marketing and quality management

Your profile

Experience in product management, business development, technical sales, procurement or marketing of functional ingredients, food supplements, foodstuffs, pet food or related sectors
An interest in probiotics, gut health, the microbiome and functional health solutions
A technical understanding of ingredients and their applications
Enjoyment of building new product categories and markets
Entrepreneurial mindset and a structured, independent approach to work
Strong communication skills and a confident manner when dealing with customers and suppliers
Excellent command of German and English
Willingness to travel internationally

We also welcome candidates from other fields

You don’t need to be a proven expert in probiotics. What matters most is your curiosity, your understanding of functional ingredients, and your motivation to help us build a new business division.

The Plus

Experience with probiotics, prebiotics or postbiotics
Knowledge of the food or dietary supplement industry
Experience in developing new products or business areas
A network within the ingredients or health sector

We offer

An exciting role with significant scope for growth
Building a business unit with a strong future
International projects and collaboration with innovative partners
Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes
Flexible working arrangements
Attractive career development opportunities in a dynamic market environment

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Buckton Scott GmbH