Product Manager Adsorbents

Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company committed to creating value through innovation sustainability and close collaboration with customers across diverse industries. The Business Unit Adsorbents & Additives is seeking a driven and technically credible Product Manager Adsorbents to be based primarily at our site in Tarragona this role you will take ownership of the specific product portfolio acting as the key connector between operations sales R&D marketing and customers to optimize the product lifecycle and maximize business group profitability. This position reports directly to the Product and Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product portfolio and lifecycle
• Define and maintain pricing guidelines ensuring compliance across sales channels
• Approve formulations product and raw material specifications and packaging standards
• Drive product lifecycle decisions including portfolio pruning and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure full regulatory compliance coordinating with corporate and regulatory teams on product documentation
• Lead resolution of customer complaints balancing customer satisfaction with operational feasibility
• Initiate and manage innovation and improvement projects in close collaboration with R&D and technical teams
• Evaluate and implement strategies to access new market segments (e.g. Pharmaceutical industry)
• Partner with Marketing to develop technical content training materials and trade show contributions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Quality Management and Sales Managers to align on product strategy and execution
• The role also involves travel to engage with customers and stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in product management technical marketing or a related role in the specialty chemicals industry experience in sales or positions with exposure with customers is an advantage
• Strong technical understanding of adsorbents additives or related chemical products (preferred)
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships with confidence and clarity
• Results-oriented mindset with a structured approach to prioritization and problem-solving
• Customer-centric perspective with a solid understanding of market dynamics and unmet customer needs
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure with a proactive attitude toward continuous learning
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a global matrix organization
• High level of accountability integrity and ownership in day-to-day decision-making

Our Offer

• *Total Target Cash includes base salary and annual bonus; final offer based on skills and experience
• A global role with real impact primarily based at Clariants manufacturing and innovation site in Tarragona Spain.
• This position offers a flexible hybrid working model combining office and home-office days.
• Acollaborative and innovative culturewhere cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement are valued
• Access toprofessional developmentopportunities within a diverse international organization
• Meaningful work aligned withClariants sustainability ambitionsand responsible chemistry principles
• A supportive reporting structure with strong exposure tosenior business and technical leadership

Your Contact

Rodrigo Wintersteller
Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA
Tel. 49 (0)69/305-80582

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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