functieomschrijving


  • 14 april 2026
  • vacaturenummer: 9205735
  • 14 april 2026
  • vacaturenummer: 9205735

As a Sr Food Development Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance of all packaging materials within our global portfolio with applicable food contact regulations.
  • Collaborating closely with two compliance experts in the team in executing compliance work, including reviewing and advising on packaging compliance documentation.
  • Aligning with the Senior Expert on FCM compliance regarding new legal developments.
  • Monitor progress of implementation activities of new and evolving regulations and ensure timely execution.
  • Provide expert advice and support to internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring packaging meets all safety and regulatory standards.
  • Acting as a key contact for internal stakeholders and customers regarding food contact compliance questions.

Team Details

As Senior Food Development Specialist you are part of the R&D Packaging Department. This is an international community with 30+ colleagues are based in Wageningen (the Netherlands), Singapore and multiple countries in Europe and Asia. Indeed, we see a mix of personalities and cultures as the perfect breeding ground for innovations. Our team members hold at least a bachelor’s degree, gained experience with working in different cultures and are above average interested in consumer behaviour or technology. They cooperate to achieve our ambitious targets.

Functie-eisen

  • A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Packaging, Food Science/Technology or a related field.
  • Ideally 7 years+ of relevant experience in food contact material regulation.
  • Strong knowledge of European harmonized and national regulations; familiarity with FDA, China GB, and other international regulations is a strong plus.
  • Affinity with data management systems and experience with tools such as SAP-PLM, PowerBI, and Excel.

Competenties

  • A proactive, analytical mindset and excellent communication skills and presentation skills (fluency in English).

Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent.

contact

Patrick van Otterlo
patrick.van.otterlo@randstadprofessional.nl
06-10926621