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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Job Purpose and Overview

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the legal compliance of all Dawn products across the EU and AMEAP regions. You will join a collaborative team of regulatory experts and report to the Regulatory Manager EU & AMEAP. This position is based in our European Headquarters in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, and supports multiple functions including New Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service with clear, timely regulatory guidance.

What will you do as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Dawn Foods? 

• Ensure ingredient and recipe compliance with national and international food laws, beginning with NPD and purchasing requests.
• Assess and validate specifications and labels for new and updated products to ensure legal accuracy.
• Represent Regulatory Affairs in project team meetings and advise on compliance implications for new ingredients and product designs.
• Support internal stakeholders by answering regulatory questions from sales and customers, often involving nuanced or country-specific legislation.
• Provide regular training on (new) regulatory requirements to ensure company-wide compliance.
• Monitor and implement changes in EU and local food legislation, coordinating impact assessments and required actions.
• Represent Dawn in relevant consultative bodies on food, nutrition and sustainability legislation

What does it take to be a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Dawn Foods?  

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a cross-functional, multicultural environment. You enjoy providing clear, actionable guidance and ensuring compliance in a dynamic industry.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience food regulatory affairs or Quality Assurance
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Proven project management and implementation abilities; comfortable working independently and in teams.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); proficiency in another EU language is a plus.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply now” 

Why should you apply?

At Dawn you’ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Pension Plan (2/3 of premium paid by Dawn)
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Laptop and phone
• Bicycle scheme

You’ll also be able to enjoy such benefits as:

• Hybrid Working; the opportunity to split your week between the office and home
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
• Volunteering program; spend a day volunteering in your local community
• Internal Recognition platform
• Access to over 10,000 courses on the Linkedin Learning platform
• Monthly wellness initiatives

#LI-Hybrid 

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37152