VP Global Platforms – Starches & Proteins at Tateandlyle

We are open to applicants from Europe or the US for the opportunity.

About Us 
Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

About the Role

The Global Platform Lead is a senior leadership role driving the growth and success of the Platform business. This role will play a key part in defining the strategic path for the mid and long term (18 months to 10 years), identifying opportunities and justifying investment needs, setting priorities and coordinating cross-functional execution to drive the best portfolio and geographic focus across regions and functions, maximizing profitable and sustainable growth. The role will be managing the Starch & Protein Platform businesses by collaborating extensively with leaders across the organization to create and identify new opportunities for the Starch & Protein platform

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Platform business to align with the company's financial goals

• Serve as a key member of the Platform leadership team, providing direction, guidance, and thought leadership.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the platform and tackle complex problems with innovative optimization projects.

• Work closely with the Solutions Team to lead and leverage cross-functional opportunities for growth and innovation

• Take full ownership of the Platform growth and profitability, driving financial performance and accountability across the platform.

• Drive growth on strategic product lines within various regions, focusing on impactful market penetration and expansion.

• Deliver successful commercialization of the New Product Development (NPD) platform and achieve NPD sales targets.

• Manage the Innovation pipeline development and ensure the Platform Strategy creates a sustainable competitive advantage.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Platform function.

• Introduce new technologies and solutions to address complex issues and streamline operations.

Skills and Experience (Manager):

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably at GM level, within a global organization, in the B-2-B specialty ingredients or food systems industry.

• Strong business and commercial acumen with a deep understanding of P&L management, innovation management and product management.

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.

• Highly advanced communication skills for regular interactions and influencing with senior internal and external stakeholders. Able to influence managed areas and persuade peers and key decision makers in a matrixed organization. Experience presenting and facilitating decisions with Executive Leadership and Boards.

• Ability to drive execution and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Problems faced are complex and may require multidimensional solutions and thought leader.

What You'll Get
As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.