LANXESS ist ein führender Spezialchemie-Konzern, der 2023 einen Umsatz von 6,7 Milliarden Euro erzielte und aktuell rund 12.400 Mitarbeitende in 32 Ländern beschäftigt.

Das Kerngeschäft von LANXESS bilden Entwicklung, Herstellung und Vertrieb von chemischen Zwischenprodukten, Additiven, Spezialchemikalien und verbrauchernahen Schutzprodukten.

Für sein Engagement im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit hat LANXESS unter anderem führende Positionen im Dow Jones Sustainability Index sowie in den MSCI ESG- und ISS ESG-Ratings erreicht.

Mehr über LANXESS unter: https://www.lanxess.de

Ein dynamisches Unternehmen braucht ein starkes Team. Werden Sie Teil der LANXESS Familie. Mehr zu Karriere bei LANXESS unter: http://karriere.lanxess.de

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Industry: Chemische Produktion
Company Size: 10.001+ Beschäftigte

LANXESS

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**Job Highlights**

- Business Strategy Develop and execute North America business strategies for the Industrial Preservation and Paints & Coatings segments, aligned with global business objectives.

- Market Analysis Assess market opportunities, identify new application areas and gather competitive intelligence.

- Pricing & Commercialization Lead pricing strategies, protect margins and manage commercial terms for assigned applications.

- Business Expansion Ensure market share retention and drive territory growth, including support for negotiations with key customers and distributors.

- Portfolio Management Coordinate regional product development efforts and collaborate closely with Global Marketing and Technical teams as well as supporting functions on prioritized projects.

- Sales Enablement Provide processes, tools, and marketing materials, and facilitate knowledge transfer to the sales force through training sessions and joint customer visits.

**Experience / Skills**

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Master's Degree with a technical background is an advantage.

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in the Paints & Coatings Industry with focus on Biocides is necessary.

- Previous project management experience is needed.

- Excellent analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking abilities to analyze business scenarios, identify strengths and weaknesses, conduct cost analysis to propose optimum business scenarios and overall strategy.

- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills are required.

- Ability to travel as needed.

- This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week every week.

Location Pittsburgh

Employee Type Regular

**Who We Are**

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

Be part of it!

**What We Offer You**

- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!

Marketing Manager - Industrial Preservation, Paints & Coatings

**Job Highlights**

- Negotiate contracts and manage ongoing relationships with critical supply partners to promote and enforce satisfactory performance.

- Develop and present formal strategies to regional and global Procurement leadership to ensure corporate alignment and successful implementation.

- Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and/or affect availability and delivered cost of raw materials.

- Review and update input cost forecasts to support Business Unit (BU) budgeting, communicate key raw material issues with BU stakeholders to support uptime and profitability.

- Engage with internal site planning and business unit stakeholders to coordinate order placement of raw materials in accordance with established strategic directives.

- Conduct fair and effective bid processes; guide the implementation of new supplier programs as needed to ensure savings realization.

- Negotiate resolution of disputes, changes in contract scope and pricing with suppliers where applicable.

- Investigate, identify, and qualify new sources for raw materials with technical departments to maximize supply flexibility and lower costs.

- Ensure compliance of established departmental objectives with regard to supplier evaluations, sustainability initiatives, supplier visit reports, cost reduction reporting, etc. using the appropriate LANXESS tools.

**Experience / Skills**

- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a closely related field. MBA is preferred.

- A minimum of 5 years relevant strategic procurement and/or commercial contracting experience or an MBA with 3 years of relevant experience is required.

- Professional Certification (C.P.M., CPSM) is a plus.

- Previous chemical industry experience is strongly preferred.

- Knowledge of basic chemical manufacturing processes and of the major factors that influence markets and prices for the major materials that are within the position’s responsibility.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with individuals at all levels of LANXESS and supplier organizations are required.

- Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations with vendors, as well as the ability to influence and persuade internal stakeholders to gain support for key procurement initiatives.

- Thorough understanding of the legal requirements and sensitivity of commercial contract law.

- Proven organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal supervision.

- Must have the ability to organize diverse information, analyze and resolve disputes, understand internal customer requirements and make independent decisions.

- Strong analytical skills using PowerPoint and Excel. Must have the ability to quickly master internal LANXESS tools such as SAP BW reports, supplier and contract databases, e-sourcing platform.

- Occasional travel may be required.

- This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week every week.

Location Pittsburgh

Employee Type Regular

**Who We Are**

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

Be part of it!

**What We Offer You**

- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!

Procurement Manager

**Job Highlights**

- Analyze production samples in a timely manner and report results in a computer-based lab data system

- Accurate preparation/review of documentation for product shipments and process samples

- Perform calibrations/checks on lab instrumentation

- General laboratory maintenance and housekeeping duties

- Perform basic troubleshooting of instrumentation

**Experience / Skills**

- Degree in chemistry or related field, BS preferred

- Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

- SAP Experience

- Understanding of lab techniques and the use analytical instrumentation

Location Charleston

Employee Type Regular

**Who We Are**

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

Be part of it!

**What We Offer You**

- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!

Lab Technician

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