Job Description

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 Portugal, we are looking for:

General Manager Portugal

( Sintra, Portugal)

Your Mission

As General Manager for Puratos Portugal, you will lead a mature Puratos entity with full P&L responsibility, guiding all core functions—including Sales, Marketing, R&D, HR, Finance, Manufacturing, and Distribution. You'll oversee +140 employees, driving growth aligned with a global 2030 vision.

What you will do

As General Manager Portugal, you will lead and guide all activities from strategy setting to day-to-day execution including the following:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the organization’s operations—including manufacturing, engineering, quality, R&D, marketing, sales, HR, finance, and product management—to ensure seamless daily execution and long-term success.
• Build and empower a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development to attract, retain, and grow talent across the organization.
• Drive financial and operational excellence by implementing group standards, monitoring performance, and proactively addressing challenges to ensure profitability and outstanding customer service.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships internally and externally—engaging with customers, peers, authorities, and professional associations—to enhance collaboration and market presence.
• Uphold compliance and ethical standards, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate policies related to labor, tax, quality, safety, and security.
• Participate in merger and acquisition growth activities, including investigations, evaluations, negotiations, and integration in accordance with corporate objectives and plans
• Represent the organization externally in professional associations to enhance visibility and support business interests.

What we expect from you

• Master’s degree in Business or Economics combined with a solid track record of success in senior managerial position with P&L responsibility in the FMCG or related industries.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire others in the organization and ensure a team cohesiveness resulting in great shared outcomes.
• Strong strategy development and execution skills to engage the team in a successful journey of fast growth. Proactive, systematic, rigorous, positive and dynamic with a bias for action.
• Demonstrated track record of customer engagement and impact with a passion for great products and customer relationships.
• Digital-savvy and data driven leader with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for optimizing ways of working.
• Well-developed organizational skills with ability to establish a well-ordered agenda.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect in a multi-geographical and international environment to build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What we expect from you

At Puratos, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. 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 global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact 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 3.6 billion euros (2025), 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.