Application Leader, Food Ingredients
Job Opportunity: Application Leader, Food Ingredients at IFF
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Company: IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)
About the Role: IFF, a global leader in food ingredients and taste, is seeking a motivated and results-driven individual with food ingredient experience to join the Food Ingredients team as an Application Leader. This leadership role is focused on managing the technical/application team for the India Subcontinent region, aligned with IFF’s vision, mission, principles, and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate, and coach a technical/application team to serve diverse customers and distributors.
Cultivate a culture of safety, trust, and accountability while meeting speed-to-market demands.
Foster collaboration and strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to drive project success.
Proactively gather industry insights to develop innovative solutions.
Promote a strong safety culture and create an environment that attracts, develops, and retains talent.
Utilize IFF’s global strategy, technologies, and resources to support profitable growth.
Lead cross-functional teams through complex, technically challenging initiatives.
Represent IFF at technical trade shows and conferences, showcasing capabilities and technology.
Support the commercial team to meet growth targets and KPIs.
What We’re Looking For:
Education: Master’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Experience:
15+ years in applications experience in the food ingredients, FMCG, or specialty chemicals industries.
At least 5 years leading a technical/application team.
Skills:
In-depth knowledge of local industry trends, technology, and competition.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and organizational abilities.
Excellent networking, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire trust and motivate teams.
Why IFF? At IFF, we value diversity and inclusion, and we believe that each individual’s uniqueness contributes to our success. We provide a dynamic, inclusive workplace where every colleague can bring their authentic self to work.
How to Apply
Join IFF and contribute to a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, helping shape the future of food ingredients!
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