Symrise is a integral supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.Symrise - always inspiring more...Your Role

We're looking for an experienced seasoning developer to lead and support development activities for a key strategic snack customer. You will own the full lifecycle of seasoning solutions, from concept creation to industrial production support, ensuring strong technical performance and high customer satisfaction.This is a hands-on role with real impact, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct customer interaction.Lead the development of seasoning solutions tailored to customer product portfoliosCreate, optimize, and adapt formulations based on performance targets, customer needs, and regulatory requirementsEnsure excellent application performance in finished products, including taste, stability, and process behaviorEvaluate formulations through lab work, pilot trials, and industrial validationSupport scale-up and production trials,



both internally and at customer sitesTroubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions when neededAct as a key technical contact for the customer on ongoing projects and innovation initiativesCollaborate closely with R&D;, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Supply ChainDeliver projects on time, fully documented, and aligned with internal processes and customer constraintsEnsure compliance with safety, hygiene, and environmental standardsAbout You

Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry , or related field5-9 years of

experience in seasoning, savory, or flavor development

(ideally in snacks or savory foods)Fluent in English and Spanish

(both required)Strong understanding of seasoning functionality in industrial food productionHands-on

experience with manufacturing trials and scale-upSolid knowledge of ingredients, processing technologies, and regulatory requirementsAbility to translate market trends into relevant product developmentExperience managing cost optimization, raw material selection, and margin targetsConfident in customer-facing situations, able to clarify needs and present solutionsStrong cross-functional collaboration skillsOur Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

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📌 Seasoning Developer (m/f/d) (Madrid)
🏢 Symrise
📍 Madrid