Technical Product Manager, Adhesives and Sealants

Responsibilities

• You ensure that our products are marketable worldwide and remain so — taking into account all regulatory and safety-related requirements in collaboration with the service provider Qualisys.
• You create and maintain a standardized product portfolio (global / country-specific) in close coordination with Sales and Purchasing regarding pricing, container formats, accessories and packaging.
• You perform make-or-buy analyses concerning in-house filling versus external filling.
• You are responsible for safety-related chemistry and maintain and monitor certifications, approvals and regulatory affairs, e.g., DVGW, safety-related chemical data, REACH compliance, regulations, etc.
• You create and maintain product-related documentation and master data in the ERP system, such as technical data sheets, safety data sheets, article numbers, product names, etc.
• You continuously analyze our portfolio based on purchasing, sales and profitability metrics (including write-offs) and implement changes derived from these analyses.
• You support application engineering and Sales with safety-related product qualifications.
• You are responsible for the internal implementation of the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance and support the warehouse in complying with all relevant requirements for the storage of chemical hazardous materials — including training warehouse staff in handling hazardous substances according to the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV).
• You work closely with external partners, suppliers and customers on safety-chemical and regulatory topics.
• You manage customer requirements and quality processes, e.g., PPAP, VDA, quality processes and entries in customer portals.
• You are responsible for product introductions and discontinuations and ensure smooth communication with customers as well as internally.
• You take the lead in rolling out product launches, including product presentations and training for Sales, Customer Service, Application Engineering and Marketing.
• You design product packaging (containers, labels, packaging) together with Marketing and Logistics.
• You participate in research projects and coordinate alignment between internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry, preferably with a focus on Polymer Chemistry.
• Alternatively: initial professional experience (1–2 years) in technical product management or a comparable environment.
• Certificate of competence in handling hazardous substances (desirable).
• Interest in technical products, ideally in adhesives or polymer chemistry.
• Knowledge of safety chemistry, regulatory affairs and quality requirements.
• Structured, analytical and pragmatic way of working.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Confident use of common IT systems and MS Office applications.
• Very good German and English skills.

Tools & Technologies

• ERP system
• MS Office applications
• Customer portals