R&D Manager - Bakery

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team in Istanbul, we are looking for:

R&D Manager- Bakery

(Istanbul, Turkey)

Your Mission

• As a result of our rapid growth, you will play an important role in R&D.

What you will do

• Carry out the development (design) activities of bakery products.
• Obtain the necessary technical support from the Belgium Headquarters during R&D activities and, when required, conduct joint projects and studies.
• Evaluate customer complaints related to bakery products together with the Quality Department when necessary; perform the required analyses and investigations and prepare the relevant reports. When needed, assess the complaint on-site together with the Technical Advisor and provide appropriate solutions.
• Conduct visits to artisan and industrial customers together with Regional Sales Managers, Regional Sales Supervisors, or the Strategic Accounts Sales Manager to perform custom bakery product development projects; gather customer requirements and follow up on product development activities in line with these needs.
• Monitor bakery products developed by competitor companies and inform the relevant departments about significant developments.
• Continuously follow new product developments at the Belgium Headquarters, communicate these innovations to the Marketing and Sales Departments, and collaborate with them to identify products suitable for the local market.
• Conduct benchmark studies of bakery products once a year or upon request from the Marketing Department; report and share the results with relevant stakeholders.
• Follow the Turkish Food Codex, TSE standards, and other relevant regulations, and ensure the adaptation of required changes to the relevant products when necessary.
• Report project activities at the requested intervals and monitor projects that progress into sales.
• Regularly enter and maintain data for the KPIs under responsibility.

What we expect from you

• Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D activities (Bakery, Flour, Patisserie)
• Passionate about food and have knowledge about bakery industry,
• Creative and driven by Innovation and thinking out of the box,
• Able to actively drive and have no restriction of domestic / international travel,
• Fluent in English,
• Good command of SAP application and MS Office applications.

What you can expect from Puratos

You join a rapidly growing international leader with a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, offering you the freedom to make an impact. At Puratos, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. You can count on a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Targeted Bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Contributed Individual Pension Plan
• Company Car / Allowance
• 20 days (Annual Leave)
• 1 day Birthday Leave
• Transportation Allowance / Shuttle
• Employee Support Program (Wellbeing)
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Additional Fringe Benefits

We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for a workplace that values transparency, development, and passion, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission

• At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact together.
• We want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.6 billion euros (2025), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special."

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