Product Manager - Flavours

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.