Experteer Overview As part of the European Category Technical Application Group, you lead product development from lab to industrial scale and validate new raw materials. You support industrialization, manage regional recipe and material specs, and guide cost optimization and material substitutions. You'll work with cross‐functional teams across Europe and ensure standards are deployed in factories. This role blends technical excellence with a focus on consumer‐facing quality and innovation, in a mission‐driven Nestlé context.
Retribuzione / Benefits Define and maintain raw material and purchasing specifications
Keep raw material specs up to date and accurate
Review specifications and adapt recipes as needed
Drive raw material substitution and cost optimization projects
Lead evaluation and deployment of new and alternative raw materials
Lead industrialization of semi-finished products
Develop, customize and localize recipes at lab scale
Lead Renovation and Innovation projects with optimization opportunities




Oversee deployment of new products aligned with zone priorities
Provide technical expertise to cross‐functional teams
Ensure standards deployment across factories with local teams
Deliver training to manufacturing support teams and factory experts
Responsabilità 3-5 years of experience in R&D; or product development in Food & Beverage
Fluent in Italian and English; French a plus
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to work cross‐functionally on multi‐stakeholder projects
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
Good understanding of industrial processes and related challenges
Strong quality mindset and customer satisfaction focus
Results‐oriented with ability to manage complex projects and challenges
Willingness to travel within Italy and Europe
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