About this role
Job Summary: Within the Core product Technology and Innovation team, which is focused on supporting all the commercial products Specialties has to offer, there is an opening for a scientist position at our Bergen op Zoom location. How You Can Be The Impact Identify and evaluate new raw materials for commercial products to ensure continuous supply to customers. Regularly interact with different functions including commercial, manufacturing, sourcing and business management teams. Support regulatory teams to ensure compliance of our products (UL, Food contact, Water management). Work with appropriate region’s stakeholders to ensure good engagement and communication. Drive execution engaging local team members to ensure timely delivery of technical solutions. Support manufacturing or tolling programs, manufacturing production capability translations, manufacturing investigations, productivity and cost-out solutions. Provide strategic recommendations, process improvements to improve efficiency. Prepare technical documentation and reports of investigations. Actively contribute to safety and housekeeping programs. Main activities are focused on driving value delivery to Specialties SBU by providing technical expertise on all products and compounding process technologies for the EUR region. Being a technical contact point for cross-functional partners such as commercial, manufacturing, sourcing and business management teams to promote existing products in new customer/market/application, resolving technical service requests, providing compounding expertise for scale-up of new products and driving asset and surety of supply projects for the region by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Owning all aspects of projects by applying good project management practices and communicating to key stakeholders on a regular basis. What Matters to SABIC Ph. D. degree in polymer science, polymer engineering or chemical engineering or other chemistry related major, relevant work experience not required. Master degree in similar majors with 5+ year working experience in the industry of plastics. Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels of the organization and across functional disciplines (e.g. business leaders, customers, technicians, engineers, and manufacturing teams). Excellent communication and writing skills to interact with colleagues and partners globally Good business acumen, ownership and responsibility Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects High-energy and result-oriented with ability to identify and lead innovative opportunities Team player being able to drive cross-functional and global teams Knowledge of statistical tools and ERP systems (SAP) is a pre. What we offer Competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience, 13th month, holiday allowance and comprehensive pension scheme. Generous leave policy, next to your leave entitlements you will receive a personal budget (3,95% of your annual salary) which can be used for extra holidays or can be paid out. Variable bonus. Work-life balance; flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives. Interested? Interested in joining us? Please apply through our application system. We look forward to hearing from you. Candidates not meeting desired requirements may be highly skilled & lack the requisite experience because of historical and systemic barriers and unconscious biases that have prevented them from gaining that experience. At SABIC, we are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person, and we might not have mentioned specific skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job; we welcome your application if you consider that you can bring value in this job while enjoying it. If you enjoy relating to people from different groups, if you like collaborating with colleagues from other cultures, and want to BE THE IMPACT, SABIC is your choice! For more information about this role you can contact our recruiter: [email protected] Important notice: Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment is be part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request dependent of local regulations. We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences Responses from employment agencies will not be considered. Chemistry that Matters™ A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters! As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together. It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together! We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer .We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.