Total 4 contracts specialist job vacancies in Singapore

The Raw Material and Sampling Specialist will need to have a deep understanding and keep abreast knowledge of raw material uses/functions and impact in chocolate recipes. The role will assist in the raw material evaluations to qualify as an ingredient to be used in recipes, maintain data on raw materials, nutritional info, its properties, uses and as backup/alternative ingredient. Will work closely with procurement to develop raw material evaluation pipeline, advises PPD team on raw material usage in order to meet customer needs. Develop strategic relationship with suppliers to drive innovation. This role will also support PPD team by assisting with sampling and sample related procedures and duties.

• Understand and develop an approach to evaluate raw material portfolio of our suppliers
• Release of raw material evaluation report and liaising with suppliers on the non-conformances and for improvements
• Develop relationship with preferred suppliers for strategic partnerships in innovation
• Analyse results and build knowledge transfer to PPD team
• Develop the knowledge and understanding of our Quality teams on the specs and requirements of a raw material (including tasting, testing and validation-approval method )beyond the standard Food Safety and requirements
• As project member of customer projects (lead by PPD specialist) responsible for giving advice regarding suitable raw materials to meet customer needs
• Responsible to address inquiries of labelling team with regards to customer request on labels and declaration
• Prepare products for informal and formal sensory panels
• Prepare existing samples for shipment to customers or employees
• Prepare samples for product exhibitions and expo
• Understand and comply with safety regulations and other compliance regulations
• Document control and updating to ensure relevant documents are complete and up to date
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with email, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing applications
• Ability to work efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to various levels in the organization
• Prior experience in food industry related work

JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Global Brand Marketing Specialist I, will support brand management activities for the company's brand and support the other brand team members to enable them to effectively implement the brand strategy and executional guidelines. In this role, you will support the delivery of the brand plan by assisting in the creation of branded marketing materials and management of brand assets to support the businesses and enable them to effectively utilize them.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the brand team in implementing the company's brand strategy and brand plan across the organization through brand execution and the implementation of brand guidelines and toolkits.
• Drive commercial marketing activities – collateral development and planning for demos, events, tradeshows etc.
• Assist the brand team in developing materials and assets to implement marketing tools and frameworks throughout the organization.
• Support the execution of workplace branding projects following directions from senior members of the brand team.
• Support the creation of briefs for creative services and external agencies by collating and researching relevant information when needed.
• Be the key contact for external agencies, to define scope, guide them for content creation and ensure execution as per brand strategy, under supervision from senior members of the team.
• Develop content for our Digital channels – recipe books , blogposts, analyze performance of our website, newsletter etc. with guidance from senior members of the Brand team and other cross functional teams.
• Act as brand guardian by providing support and training for the management and timely execution of third party logo authorizations where needed.
• Assist with day to day operational tasks, such as raising purchase orders, ad hoc reporting and presentations preparation.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

KEY BEHAVIORS

• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES TO BE GAINED

• Collaborate to implement the company's brand strategy and brand plan across the organization through education, advising on brand execution, communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with businesses to implement marketing tools and frameworks throughout the organization.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Product Development Specialist I, will handle product development duties for the organization. In this role, you will provide outstanding technical advice and support to customers and field staff during and after the sale of scientific products, support senior staff and leaders for ideation and identify and implement technical solutions to meet business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Help build technical service partners to identify customer needs and translate these into new product development opportunities.
• Work with research and commercial brand to craft short and long term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids.
• ?Build scientific reports or datasheets detailing the organization's products and their applications.
• Monitor development throughout the season, collecting biological information and data from field and strip plots.
• Build and craft plot tours and provide product knowledge to assist in product and hybrid evaluation.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Understanding of the application of analytical instrumentation principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Experience conducting continuous improvement events such as Kaizen, Six Sigma or Lean processes
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three year of related work experience in technical specialist / food application

Job Purpose and Impact

The Technical Service Associate I, will support the research and development teams, conduct routine projects in the laboratory or pilot plants and allow for the development of appropriate solutions aligned with project outcome expectations. In this role, you will assist with conducting trials in the laboratory or pilot plant, supporting samples of the realized trials and reporting results to senior team members in the innovation and application centers.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in conducting trials at the assigned laboratory or in application pilot plants.
• Assist with the assigned various production steps with relevant use of processing equipment by following guidance.
• Assist with handling samples with appropriate evaluation tools by following guidance.
• Assist to register and report results to projects leaders by following the established templates and processes.
• Perform routine check and report issues to the process owner for action, such as production issues, disfunction, missing information and missing raw materials.
• Understand and comply with product and personal safety regulations and other procedural compliance regulations.
• Handle basic clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of the food industry
• Other minimum qualifications may apply