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Werkgever:SABIC
Plaats:Sittard

Oorspronkelijke vacature omschrijving:

Packaging Development Manager

Reference Number4115
CountryNetherlands
LocationSittard-Geleen, Frankfurt, Europe, Paris, Düsseldorf
Job TypeProfessional
Vacancy CategoryMarketing & Sales

Department

Within the Petchem SBU, the Market Development & Technical Support (MDTS) team is responsible for translating market trends and customer needs into product solutions in key application areas not covered by the segments (e.g. Packaging, Consumer Products and Building & Construction). Main MDTS activities are conducted in close alignment with business management, sales and technology: the identification of business/technology differentiation opportunities, technical customer support and training, and market development and effective implementation of new multi-product solutions jointly with customers across the value chain.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

  • Secure effective implementation/commercialization of new products in close alignment with key external and internal stakeholders using for all SABIC Petchem polymers.
  • Translate key market and technology trends/needs/developments within an application segment/industry into concrete value creation opportunities with a solid business case.
  • Provide expertise and effective technical support to existing and potential new clients and build “value adding” customer relationships.
  • Monitor, understand and influence the regulatory landscape for the respective industry and drive implementation of identified consequences in the organisation.
  • First point of contact for all technical queries, and responsible for the qualification and technical approval of product solutions at customers.
  • Strongly promote and increase market awareness of SABIC’s brand and market solutions (tradeshows, press releases, webinars, articles, etc.)

Responsibilities include:

  • Introduce new products in the market and follow-up of “technical customer approvals”
  • Market analysis leading to development programs that support SABIC’ growth strategy
  • Identifying new customers / prospects /opportunities for the full SABIC Petrochemicals Polymer portfolio.
  • Manage technical interface with OEM, Converters, Distributors, Machine Manufacturers etc.
  • Represent SABIC in external regulatory committees
  • Manage technical polymer value trainings to market our portfolio to sales & customers.
  • Present SABIC value propositions and new market solutions on external Conferences and Exhibitions
  • Secure that “unmet customer needs” are voiced in the definition of development programs related to the execution of business strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor+ or Academics (e.g., Polymer, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Food technology,…)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in related business and/or technology environment
  • Solid knowledge in plastics film processing including multilayer film and lamination
  • Proven business acumen and experience
  • Ability to lead, direct, guide, plan & develop new projects & programs at customer
  • Excellent collaborative, presentation, and communication skills; goal oriented, decisive, focused
  • Preferably experience in regulatory matters
  • Languages: English essential; knowledge of German and/or French an asset
  • Willingness to travel (approximately 30-40%)

Further Information

For more information about this role you can contact: Attilio Scala, Sr. Manager, MDTS Europe,
attilio.scala@sabic.com or Patricia Espina, HR Business Partner, patricia.espina@sabic.com

People Who Can

We’ve always believed that it takes special people to make a difference. They need ingenuity, brilliance and the freedom to turn their ideas into reality. At SABIC, this is our culture. We find open-minded, gifted and questioning people. Then we create the conditions for their talent to flourish: fulfilling work environments, state-of-the-art technology and the empowerment they need. So when you work for SABIC, you’re the person who can find new solutions and possibilities that change the world for the better.
SABIC, headquartered in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Petrochemicals, Specialties, Agri-Nutrients, and Metals. We supply these materials to other companies, who use them to make products on which the world has come to depend. At SABIC, we believe in using chemistry to power the ambitions of our customers, business partners, employees and societies we live in. We call this “CHEMISTRY THAT MATTERS™”.

In Europe, SABIC employs over 5,000 professionals and is running 6 world-scale production sites and 4 technology & innovation centers. We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are: Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (Netherlands) Bergen op Zoom (The Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium). Based upon this strong fundament, we are a key producer of olefins, polyolefins, engineering thermoplastics resins, films and sheets. Discover more at sabic.com/careers