Product Manager - Flavours
IXOM · East Melbourne, VIC, AU
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About the role
East Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3002
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Permanent
Looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking, creativity and technical expertise to influence how products taste and perform?
We’re looking for a Product Manager – Flavours to lead and grow our flavours portfolio, working at the intersection of consumer trends, innovation and customer solutions.
This is a genuinely unique opportunity to play a key role in building momentum in a growing portfolio and shape the future of flavours within IXOM’s Life Sciences business.
What’s on offer
Own and grow a high-potential flavours portfolio across ANZ
Work at the intersection of science, creativity and commercial strategy
Collaborate with technical experts, operations and global suppliers
Strong exposure to both customers and internal stakeholders — real visibility
Opportunity to build momentum and influence a growing category
Flexible working model with 3 days in office + customer engagement
About your role
This is a high-impact, end-to-end product management role where you’ll take ownership of the flavours portfolio across Food & Beverage applications.
You’ll work closely with Account Managers and customers to identify opportunities, drive innovation and grow market share, while also acting as the central connector across commercial, technical and supply teams.
The role includes direct customer interaction across Australia and New Zealand, helping unlock new opportunities and strengthen existing relationships. This role can be based at our Head Office in Melbourne, or one of our sites in Sydney (Kings Park or Villawood).
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the flavours portfolio, including strategy, lifecycle and performance
Translate customer needs and market trends into commercial opportunities
Work directly with customers and Account Managers to drive growth and engagement
Lead innovation opportunities and support new product development
Manage pricing, margins and portfolio performance
Build strong connections with production, supply chain and technical teams
Ensure smooth product delivery and support across the customer base
Act as a key internal champion for flavours across the business
Who are we looking for?
Experience in flavours, food ingredients, food manufacturing or related industries
Background in product management, category management, or technical/commercial roles
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to own performance and drive growth
Confident working directly with customers and internal stakeholders
A proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to create momentum and influence change
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, customer-led solutions
Nice to have:
Qualification in Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline
Exposure to flavour development or food-based applications
Experience in account management or customer-facing roles
About IXOM
IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.
Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).
To Apply
If you’re looking for a role where you can own a portfolio, work closely with customers and bring new flavour concepts to life, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Process
At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
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Permanent
Looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking, creativity and technical expertise to influence how products taste and perform?
We’re looking for a Product Manager – Flavours to lead and grow our flavours portfolio, working at the intersection of consumer trends, innovation and customer solutions.
This is a genuinely unique opportunity to play a key role in building momentum in a growing portfolio and shape the future of flavours within IXOM’s Life Sciences business.
What’s on offer
Own and grow a high-potential flavours portfolio across ANZ
Work at the intersection of science, creativity and commercial strategy
Collaborate with technical experts, operations and global suppliers
Strong exposure to both customers and internal stakeholders — real visibility
Opportunity to build momentum and influence a growing category
Flexible working model with 3 days in office + customer engagement
About your role
This is a high-impact, end-to-end product management role where you’ll take ownership of the flavours portfolio across Food & Beverage applications.
You’ll work closely with Account Managers and customers to identify opportunities, drive innovation and grow market share, while also acting as the central connector across commercial, technical and supply teams.
The role includes direct customer interaction across Australia and New Zealand, helping unlock new opportunities and strengthen existing relationships. This role can be based at our Head Office in Melbourne, or one of our sites in Sydney (Kings Park or Villawood).
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the flavours portfolio, including strategy, lifecycle and performance
Translate customer needs and market trends into commercial opportunities
Work directly with customers and Account Managers to drive growth and engagement
Lead innovation opportunities and support new product development
Manage pricing, margins and portfolio performance
Build strong connections with production, supply chain and technical teams
Ensure smooth product delivery and support across the customer base
Act as a key internal champion for flavours across the business
Who are we looking for?
Experience in flavours, food ingredients, food manufacturing or related industries
Background in product management, category management, or technical/commercial roles
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to own performance and drive growth
Confident working directly with customers and internal stakeholders
A proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to create momentum and influence change
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, customer-led solutions
Nice to have:
Qualification in Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline
Exposure to flavour development or food-based applications
Experience in account management or customer-facing roles
About IXOM
IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.
Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).
To Apply
If you’re looking for a role where you can own a portfolio, work closely with customers and bring new flavour concepts to life, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Process
At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
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