Flavours Global Portfolio Director

Head of Global Flavours Portfolio Management

The Opportunity

Acting as a key link between commercial, technical, and regional teams, the successful candidate will translate market insights into portfolio strategies that support long-term business growth and customer value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and optimisation of the global product portfolio.
• Manage and develop a team of +5 portfolio management professionals.
• Analyse market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Define and implement portfolio strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives.
• Prioritise innovation projects, investments, and portfolio initiatives based on commercial potential and strategic value.
• Develop compelling product positioning and value propositions.
• Partner closely with commercial, marketing, R&D, and consumer insights teams across multiple international markets.
• Support product launches, relaunches, and portfolio rationalisation initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio performance through key business metrics and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive portfolio transparency, governance, and simplification initiatives where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in portfolio management, product management, strategic marketing, or a similar function within the flavours, fragrances, ingredients, or related food industry sectors.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market analysis, and business strategy.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with excellent prioritisation skills.
• Entrepreneurial approach and ability to drive change in a complex international organisation.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a significant global portfolio.
• Exposure to international markets and cross-functional leadership.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Strong career development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.