Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Business Developer Plant Base for Frulact.

 

 

 

Reporting directly to the CMO, your main mission will be to contribute to the development Plant Base business.

 

 

Responsibilities of the role

• Build loyalty and develop business with customers in the plant base area


• Support Business Development within sales, marketing insights and client intimacy


• Be aware of market data insights and analytics sharing information with Sales & Marketing area, Operations area and external sources to understand and anticipate to trends and market needs


• Balance the needs of customers and the company’s revenue goals taking care for longer burn projects or risky projects with no immediate impact


• Contribute and participate, when required by the EXCO, in M&A opportunities evaluation and implementation


• Identify opportunities to develop collaboration project, joint ventures, alliances, start-ups initiatives, and/or M&A activity that support value creation in the area of innovation


• Work in close collaboration with the central support services (R&D, Marketing etc.) based in Portugal and local R&D colleagues


• Maintain/develop customer contacts and build your network with decision-makers based on your technical expertise and experience


• Understand customer requirements to adapt product lines, target current key market segments and future trends


• The position can be HO based and requires frequent travel

 

 

Qualifications

• Training in an Agri/Agro Engineering School and/or Management degree


• Proven experience in international consultive selling in B to B (Plant base) for the Food industries


• Proven experience in application on plant based drinks, yogurts/ice cream


• At least 5 years of experience in sales of Plant Based ingredients for the food industry (ideally knowledge of fruit preparations)


• Proactive, resilient, hand on, dynamic and passionate personality


• Interpersonal skills, ability to convince


• Multicultural openness and great curiosity to identify client issues


• Sense of customer satisfaction, strong commercial sense and interpersonal skills


• Strong autonomy, ability to carry responsibilities


• Mobility for regular trips (40 to 50% of the time)


• Fluent German and English imperative

 

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

We are looking for an R&D DEPUTY MANAGER for Emmerich in Germany.

 

 

Responsabilities of the role

 

-Product Development

• Formulation definition, based on Raw Materials availability and regulatory compliance;


• Briefing reception and analysis;


• Conducting technical follow ups with Clients;


• Elaboration and testing of samples and formulas and samples follow up;


• Raw material sample request and further verification on compliance with existing regulation and internal standards (GMOs, allergens, Kosher status, etc);


• Testing and evaluation new Raw Material in collaboration with the Ingredient specialist;


• Formula cost optimization, either following specific client requests or aiming at internal gains;

-Industrial Trials follow up

-Customer Management

• Monitoring of customer visits / audits to Frulact; promote / guarantee in conjunction with Marketing and Sales the realization of proactive presentations to customers;


• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the research and development team;

 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Food Technology or equivalent training.

 

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience related field.


• Preferred experience R&D ingredients.


• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well-organized and be able to effectively manage time.


• Outstanding oral communication, written and presentation skills.


• Proactive, resilient, hand on, dynamic and passionate personality.


• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with ability to prioritize tasks, requires strong organizational skills.


• Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively.


• Fluent German and English imperative.

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

We are looking for a Sustainability Specialist for our Office in Maia.

 

Responsibilities of the role

• Consolidate ESG results


• Monitor ESG KPIs:  results and action plans


• Monitoring ESG reporting requirements that impact company operations


• Develop Sustainability Communications


• Support Sustainability School Trainings


• Support Ethical and conduct initiatives


• Drafting and implementing social responsibility initiatives

 

 

Education

• University Degree in Engineering or Management

 

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in similar role


• Knowledge in ESG principles, preferably with training in environmental impact


• Good communication and Fluent in English


• Knowledge in Excel


• Problem solving: Analytical skills and critical thinking,


• Team Player

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Key Account Manager for Emmerich in Germany.

 

 

Main mission:

Reporting directly to the Head Of Business Development - DACH, your main mission will be to contribute to the development of sales in Germany:

 

• Build loyalty and develop business with customers in the food industry in the area.


• Work in close collaboration with the central support services (R&D, , Marketing etc.) based in Portugal and local R&D colleagues.


• Maintain/develop customer contacts and build your network with decision-makers based on your technical expertise and experience.


• Understand customer requirements to adapt product lines, target current key market segments and future trends.


• The position is based in Germany and requires frequent travel to mainly German clients and Frulact Germany.

 

Profile:

• Training in an Agri/Agro Engineering School


• Proven experience in international consultive selling in B to B (ingredients) for the -food industries.


• At least 5 years of experience in sales of ingredients for the food industry, (ideally knowledge of fruit preparations).


• Proactive, resilient, hand on, dynamic and passionate personality.


• Interpersonal skills, ability to convince.


• Multicultural openness and great curiosity to identify client issues.


• Sense of customer satisfaction, strong commercial sense and interpersonal skills.


• Strong autonomy, ability to carry responsibilities.


• Mobility for regular domestic trips (30 to 40% of the time) abroad.


• Fluent German and English imperative.

Apply

Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for an Plant Manager for our Manufacturing in Reinach - Switzerland

 

 

Responsabilities of the role

• Responsible for the industrial process


• Plan, direct, and coordinate production, logistics and maintenance departments

• Oversee proper implementation of safety procedures


• Control costs to meet budgets and reduce costs to achieve savings


• Implement a plan for continuous improvement


• Effectively manage staff by setting clear, concise performance objectives, providing regular feedback, and development through training and accountability


• Ensure compliance with all Company and Government policies and regulations


• Assist in budgeting and forecasting


• Assure that good manufacturing practices (HACCP, GSFI Standards, Hygiene and Cleanness) are implemented and aligned with the group Quality policies

 

Education

• Degree or Master in Management/ Industrial Management (or similar)


• Certification in the areas of Food hygiene and safety and quality standards

 

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 5 years in the food industry, in a similar role


• Fluency in English, any other language especially French is an advantage

• Strong sense of responsibility, organization, and method


• Capable of planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with Frulact goals


• Proactivity, team spirit and conflict management


• Flexibility and critical sense


• High autonomy and capacity to decision-making

Apply

Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Customer Service Assistant for our Supply Chain Management department – Fluent in German at Maia.

 

 

Responsabilities of the role

• Monitor and ensure compliance with the agreements established with Customer (prices, incoterms, earnings, etc.);


• Keep the informatic system with the client and product data updated;


• Monitor, correct and guarantee sales forecast information updated in the system;


• Keep the customer updated on all processes related to the supply plan;


• Insert and monitor customer complaints, ensure response to the customer in a timely manner;


• Inform the commercial manager of supply failures;


• Reception and launch of orders in an internal software;


• Change orders by classifying the respective reasons;


• Issuing invoices and other documents related to Frulact's commercial transactions, namely the respective support to export processes;


• Proceed to the customer service file;

Qualifications

• Secondary School/Mandatory education


• Minimum 2/3 years of experience


• Fluent in German (mandatory)


• Fluent in English


• Basic Knowledge in SAP (a plus)


• Good communication


• Ability to negotiate and argue


• Proactive, resilient and team player

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

We are looking for an Accounting & Tax Trainee for our Headquarters in Maia.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• General accounting


• Accounts payable


• Accounting & Tax process

 

PROFILE:

• University Degree in economics area: Accounting, Management, Economic


• Professional internship eligible


• Knowledge of English (mandatory)


• Knowledge of French will be valued


• Good knowledge of MS Office tools


• Detail orientation and strong ability to plan and organize


• Strong motivation for development and learning

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