Vlaams-Brabant

Paleo in Leuven (Heverlee) is a young B2B food technology company committed to reduce the impact mankind is having on the future of our planet and the lives of animals by accelerating the protein shift. Thanks to their proprietary precision-fermentation process, Paleo provides sustainable alternative proteins that are bio-identical to those found in actual meat. With its ingredients that authentically replicate the taste, aroma and nutrition of fish and meat, Paleo allows food manufacturers to produce meat and fish alternatives that people crave. Paleo is the first heme manufacturer able to offer a portfolio of the most popular meat and fish tastes, and the first to offer a GMO-free product. We are looking for an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial:

PRODUCT MANAGER

Key Responsibilities
After a short learning period you will be involved in the strategic development of Paleo’s Myoglobin product range (range extension & new applications)

• Establish and regularly review the development strategy and approach of the Paleo’s product offering in collaboration with the Chief Business Officer
• Support sales of Paleo’s solutions in Animal Nutrition (Petfood) and Food (Meat Alternatives) applications
• Translate and communicate the needs between the market/sales and the other functional areas and stakeholders
• Follow up on market trends, regulations and competition
• Identify opportunities and give advice to sales/management in terms of pricing, products and the market       
• Ensure all technical documentation about the Paleo’s products is up to date
• Coach and train colleagues and inform customers regarding product specifications, technical questions and marketing questions
• Represent the product range at fairs, conferences and selected customer meetings

• Master degree in bio-engineering, veterinary sciences, food-petfood technology or similar
• Experience in the food /feed ingredients business, preferably in proteins
• Strong customer/commercial orientation with sense of humor and pragmatism
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch and/or French are an asset
• You are able to travel approximately 25% of your time to international destinations

• An exciting position in a fast growing and innovative start-up
• You will become member of our fun, agile and result oriented business team
• Potential to grow in function and responsibilities in a developing organization
• Flexibility to work remotely from home and in the office
• Attractive pay scheme and other interesting benefits

• Call Ralf Gutschoven on +32 (0)478 43 61 68 for more info or an application. On weekdays till 21h00, on Saturday and Sunday between 10h00 and 12h00
• Or mail your CV to ralf@talentselection.be

BENEO, member of the Südzucker Group, is a global market leader in functional food ingredients for humans and animals with production sites in Belgium, Germany, Chile and Italy. BENEO markets their ingredients in over 75 countries. For the site in Wijgmaal (B) we are looking for a:

Product Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support in defining the product strategy and roadmap, with a focus on optimization and further development of the ingredients for different type of applications.
• Analyze market research results, execute analysis of market and category attractiveness and follow up on customer needs, competitor info, trends and new developments.   
• Provide expertise and product related updates to sales to support commercial activities. This includes setting up the right sales pitch based on success stories, understand the strengths and weaknesses of the portfolio and translate these into a compelling selling story.
• Give technical information and give presentations to customers, answer technical questions, and discuss new opportunities from the technical side with sales colleagues.
• Ensure all technical documentation of a specific product range is available and up-to-date.
• Develop business plan for new products, to convey the internal stakeholders of the relevance and profitability of that product/category.
• Represent the products at fairs, conferences and selected customer meetings. Participate in relevant events and translate gathered insights into useful business actions.
• Report to the Portfolio Manager Rice Ingredients.

• Master’s degree in bioengineering, food technology, biochemistry, Business, Marketing or several years of experience in a similar position (preferably in the field of ingredients/food production)
• Strong customer/commercial orientation
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• You are able to travel about 10-15% of your time

• An exciting position in a growing environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities
• Interesting tasks and responsibilities where you can make a real change with improvement initiatives
• An attractive pay scheme and benefits including a company car
• A value-driven company culture with open communication

• Call Ralf Gutschoven on +32 (0)478 43 61 68 for more info (also via WhatsApp audio) or an application. On weekdays between 8h30 and 10h30 and in the evening from 19h00 to 21h00, on Saturday between 10h00 and 12h00.
• Or mail your CV to ralf@talentselection.be

Do you believe in a sustainable food future, just like we do? Are you excited to drive the
sustainable growth of Meatless to new heights? If so, we want to meet you!

At Meatless-BENEO, we are passionate about shaping the future of the food industry. We are a dynamic company in the plant-based food market, developing and producing innovative texturates for the growing hybrid, vegetarian, and vegan markets. As part of BENEO, an international company within Südzucker Group, we are expanding our product portfolio, concept selling approach and international reach. Join us in shaping the future of plant-based eating. For the site in Wijgmaal (B) we are urgently looking for a part-time:

BUYER

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure handling of purchase requests, including request for quotation
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Liaise with internal customers to meet their requirements
• Maintaining prices and supplier data in SAP
• Process purchase requests into purchase orders
• Report to the ‘Procurement Manager’

• Bachelor level
• Experience in purchasing and in negotiating with suppliers
• Knowledge of working in an ERP system (at Beneo we use SAP)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English

• An exciting position in a fast-paced growing environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities
• A one year contract for 3 days a week
• Interesting tasks and responsibilities where you can make a real change with improvement initiatives
• An attractive pay scheme and benefits
• A value-driven company culture with open communication

• Call Ralf Gutschoven on +32 (0)478 43 61 68 for more info (also via WhatsApp audio) or an application. On weekdays between 8h30 and 10h30 and in the evening from 19h00 to 21h00, on Saturday between 10h00 and 12h00.
• Or mail your CV to ralf@talentselection.be