Product Specialist Agriculture Specialties

We are looking for our next Product Specialist. In this role you will actively manage the Stenungsund surfactant portfolio, European tolled materials and some imported materials to Europe.
Main responsibilities
Be a member of the global product specialist team for Performance Formulations.
Drives product life cycle management:
- New product introduction and commercialization
- Product changes
- Product eliminations
Continually review product portfolio, introduction/elimination tool and propose improvements
Work with PSRA on REACH registrations and substance volume tracking
Participate and/or lead projects
Act as specialist and focal point for all product related work for assigned production location(s)
Responsible for technical product data for products from assigned production locations
Provide specifications and typical data for external product information (PDS, brochures etc.)
Issue statements on raw materials and finished products
Answer product related questions on prioritized questionnaires
Provide input and updates to standardized replies to customer questionnaires
Suggest candidates for Product Elimination to reduce complexity
Identify product opportunities to maximize the value of the assigned production locations
Responsible for HS codes assessment to facilitate the export of products
Responsible for various data and their update:
Active Product List (= input role)
Nomenclature and product hierarchy

Qualifications
5-7 years relevant experience from different disciplines
In depth knowledge of surfactants and preferably polymers
Knowledge of Stenungsund product portfolio a plus
Office based job with about 5% travel
BSc / MSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field
Customer Focus – removes barriers, fosters an environment that meets customers needs
Solution Focus – Makes logical, data based timely decisions
Agile and Adaptable – Responds constructively to new demands, priorities or challenges
Building Collaborative Relationships – proactively establishes a broad network of peers and management within the organization.
Courage and Ownership – Takes immediate and independent action to resolve issues and achieve meaningful results.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to build up a network being service oriented, organized, flexible and reliable
Good skills in Microsoft Office applications
Good knowledge in SAP/BW
Good analytical skills

​​​​Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Product Director and based in Stenungsund, SE.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Jonathan B Staley, Product Director, +1 (312) 342-9465
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Ida Sällergård, HR Business Partner, +46(0)709 57 71 05.
For unions related questions please contact:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Anna-Lena Palm +46 303 851 13
Unionen: Linda Schiötz +4630385362
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
About Nouryon
We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.
We are organized in three Businesses:
Performance Formulations focuses on business lines based on tailored performance that require a high level of customer intimacy, such as those for personal care and agriculture.
Technology Solutions includes business lines that are an integrated part of our customers’ processes, such as catalysts and additives for the polymer and pulp industries.
Industrial Chemicals encompasses our salt-chlorine value chain, which supplies end markets ranging from lightweight metals and plastics to pharmaceuticals.
The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the recruiter and the hiring manager.
We look forward to your application!
We kindly ask you as an internal candidate to apply with your Nouryon email.
​​​​We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies.