Join the Magic Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being. To strengthen our team in Belgium, we are looking for a: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ICT Specialist (m/w/f) Your Mission The main mission consists of implementation and rolling-out applications in the various Puratos companies around the world in the domain of R&D; and Quality.

The Senior Domain

Specialist will also identify, promote and coach improvement projects to improve the performance of the entire Puratos Group.

What You Will Do The Senior Domain Specialist will be an expert in his/her functional domain and will be responsible for implementing projects in R&D; and Quality domain. This functional specialist combines a strong functional background with technical acumen and a passion for operational excellence. This function will play a key role in supporting our digital transformation of the R&D; function and implementing solutions that enhance performance and efficiency.

The key tasks are split in three major areas Roll-out of HQ chosen applications in Puratos subsidiaries

Analyze existing processes of the company

Build partnership with the local management team to handle the organizational impact resulting from the implementation

Propose and facilitate organizational changes if appropriate and needed

Act as template keeper during projects: protect and enforce the template and contribute to template development based on gained experience in roll out projects

Help key users migrate the old data to the new system

Ensure common rules and data are respected, meaning template processes are followed

SPOC for the Key Users during the projects; gathering feedback and providing innovative insights. Initiating development proposals, and new solutions to gaps

Implement the application localizations applicable in the region/country





Transfer to the Key users the necessary knowledge to use the application in a correct manner

Help the Key users to test the system and to realize system acceptance

Assist the Key users with writing the necessary documentation

Implement the necessary reporting during each project based on the available data sets

Implement and monitor the authorizations in the system so that sensitive and critical data/processes are protected.

Coach more junior Domain Specialist

Keep the project manager(s) informed about project progress and issues

Accomplish the transition to support after go-live of a roll-out

Manage medium-sized to large projects

Support the Digital Architect in functional analysis work (Proof of Concepts)

Within his/her subdomain/competence, support from a functional point of view the applications installed by HQ

Perform SAP 3rd line support when needed, in collaboration with the Global Support Team

Write functional specifications for new approved Change Requests

Optimize the system used in subsidiaries running the HQ chosen application and help the subsidiaries to use the application in a more efficient way

Analyze and identify improvement & best practice areas within the organization

Build key user communities to share best practices, to increase user adoption and to facilitate knowledge capturing and sharing with the users

Organize post implementation reviews and training sessions

Implement additional functionalities (optimization and retrofitting) Position Requirements In depth knowledge in the SAP PLM and QM domain preferably on SAP S/4.





Experience in product lifecycle management in the process industries:

Recipe based production

Regulatory/Product Safety

Traceability analysis

Systems Integration Experience (API etc)

Experience in any of the following is a plus

SAP S/4HANA (integrated modules like PE/WM, BOMs, materials etc)

LIMS

Automation (RPA and/or Agentic AI)

Low code (Outsystems)

BI (PowerBI)

Several years of experience in multiple proven project life cycles

Application development experience is a plus

Team spirit and team work - Initiative

Good communication and training skills

Flexible and stress resistant

Broad view and spirit of synthesis

Open mindset with emphasis on knowledge sharing

Willingness to travel: 10%

Fluent in English (spoken and written), additional languages are an asset

7+ years of ICT experience What You Can Expect From Puratos You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for a workplace that values transparency, development, and passion, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission At

Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the general leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. Together, we want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.

With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.4 billion euros (2024), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special.

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