R&D Packaging Developer

Ready to shape what's next in packaging?

What you'll achieve

• Shape Packaging from Concept to Launch: You will lead the development of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, including display materials, ensuring innovation and renovation projects are delivered on time and aligned with category strategy

• Turn Innovation into Reality: You will support product industrialisation, working with internal teams and third-party manufacturers to scale up solutions and participating in factory trials and launches when required.

• Own Packaging Excellence: You will specify packaging materials, keep all related documentation accurate and up to date, and manage packaging data across relevant tools and functions, ensuring reliable information is available wherever it is needed.

• Solve, Improve and Optimise: Yo will contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement across all packaging elements, while testing alternative materials that support contingency planning, sustainability initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

• Protect Quality and Compliance: You will ensure packaging complies with legislation, sustainability commitments, packaging guidelines and supply-chain requirements. You will maintain accurate specifications and packaging data across ERP and future tools.

• Fuel the Innovation Pipeline: You will identify emerging technologies, materials and market trends through exhibitions, trade fairs, supplier visits and innovation sessions, bringing fresh inspiration into workshops and internal forums.

• Build Partnerships that Deliver: You will connect Category Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Development and other Hero entities with suppliers, third-party manufacturers and industry specialists. You will also support supplier qualification, complaint management and manage the annual packaging budget.

Who you are

Packaging Technical Expert

• You bring 3 to 5 years of professional experience in packaging development and a solid understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics, paper, corrugated board, metal and glass.

• Experience in food packaging and production technologies, ideally with at least 3 years of practical exposure, will help you make an immediate impact.

Engineering-Minded Problem Solver

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Food Science and Technology, or a related field.

• You use technical knowledge to solve problems, support business objectives and continuously improve packaging performance.

Project Driver

• You have demonstrated project-management experience and take ownership of decisions, deadlines and outcomes.

Digital Operator

• You are proficient in Microsoft 365 and comfortable maintaining accurate technical documentation and packaging data.

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Power Apps is a strong advantage.

Bilingual Collaborator

• You communicate in both Spanish and English at a minimum B2 level.

• You build effective relationships across functions, cultures and external partnerships, contributing positively to shared objectives.

Curious Industry Explorer

• You proactively investigate new approaches, gather insight and keep developing your expertise.

• Previous packaging experience in the food industry is desirable

What We Offer

Your Growth & Wellbeing

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and international Procurement organization.

• Exposure to global stakeholders, strategic sourcing projects, and procurement transformation initiatives.

• Collaborative environment that supports professional development and continuous learning.

The Essentials

• Hybrid work model and flexible schedule (with early finish on Fridays, also during summer months).

• Attractive Compensation & Benefits package.

• Strong values and a matrix organization where you can make a real difference.

• Great work environment and amazing people you'll be proud to work with.

Our Culture: How We Grow Together

• Create wow: We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It's about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus.

• Everyone Hero: We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It's about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork.

• Nourish others: We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It's about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity.

• Take responsibility: We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It's about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality.

Sound like you?

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