Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Specialist to join our team. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of bakery products, industrial processes, and formulation development. They will be responsible for leading projects from start to finish, providing technical services to customers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: - Project Management: Proven time and project management skills, including independently navigating projects from start to finish and acting as a project leader in teams. - Technical Expertise: High-level knowledge of bakery, focus on industrial bakery & mixes, ingredients and their function, develop formulas, plus their respective process. - Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership: Strong understanding, communication, and contribution to business strategy at a local, regional, and global level, including visiting customers and presenting technical information and texture design concepts. - Leadership: Mentors trainees and more junior scientists, demonstrates ability to lead a cross-functional team, inspires and builds confidence in others to achieve targets. Requirements: - Minimum 7 years working experience focus in bakery products. - At least 2 years' experience as a project leader in interdepartmental cross-functional team roles. - Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary. Academic Qualifications/Background: - Minimum a University/College Degree in Engineering, or Food Science or Technology. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a dynamic work environment. Working Conditions: This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Science and Research Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IFF by 2x. Get notified about new Baker jobs in Colombia. Keyword: FormulationDevelopmentExpert