Senior Manager, Chemicals job opportunity at Adidas.



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Adidas Senior Manager, Chemicals
Experience: 7-years
Pattern: full-time
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PURPOSE Key player in Global Sourcing driving the vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry Drive engineering & manufacturing innovations from concept validation to full deployment to enhance industrial competitiveness Act as a technical consultant guiding world-class supply of rubber, EVA, PU, injected plastic components, ink/paint, textile coloration, finishing processes, adhesives, and other chemical products and their manufacturing processes Focus on Apparel: textile - dyeing/ colorimetry - finishing - yarn innovation areas KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Research sporting goods, technologies, and supply partners via pulse checks and benchmarking to identify innovation opportunities Understand IP landscape and proactively raise potential IP filing opportunities with brand legal Collaborate in project teams to drive engineering & manufacturing innovation from validation to deployment, supporting readiness levels and scalability Identify challenges and opportunities during innovation stages and initiate necessary workstreams with focus on performance, efficiency, cost, and sustainability Maintain accurate project data and engage with project management teams for guidance and support Provide technical consulting for: Tier 2 supplier onboarding via technical assessment Seasonal strategic capacity recommendations Validation of compound and pigment formulations for final price list Solutions for large-scale chemistry-related quality issues Update A-01 policy annually for chemistry-related topics and projects Ensure sourcing operations comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, standards, and legal requirements Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Global Sourcing colleagues and HQ colleagues External: Sourcing suppliers KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Advanced knowledge of polymer chemistry and chemical products including formulations, processing, machinery, and physical testing across: Solid: rubber, injected plastic components, textiles Liquid: ink/paint, textile coloration, dyes/finishing chemicals, adhesives, primers Gas: EVA, PU, TPU, and other chemical foams Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and project planning Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Visionary mindset with awareness of industry trends and consumer needs Basic understanding of costing principles Strong influencing, presentation, and communication skills Proven ability to lead multidimensional teams and manage projects Fluent in English (written and spoken) Proficient in Microsoft Office REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE University degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Textile Engineering, or related fields Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience

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