Product Manager Adsorbents

Clariant; Tarragona; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Product Manager Adsorbents to own the end-to-end product portfolio and lifecycle, collaborating with operations, sales, R&D, marketing, and customers at the Tarragona site in Spain.

You will define pricing guidelines, approve specifications, and drive portfolio optimization while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-functional alignment across global teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in product management, technical marketing, or related role in the specialty chemicals industry.
• 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
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a global matrix organization
• High level of accountability, integrity, and ownership in day-to-day decision-making

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.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Chemical engineering or chemistry degree

Job description

Job ID: 41569 | Location: Tarragona, Tarragona, Spain | Work Model: Hybrid | Total Target Cash €59,250.00 - €79,000.00*

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, Spain. In 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 Clariant's manufacturing and innovation site in Tarragona, Spain.
• This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, combining office and home-office days.
• A collaborative and innovative culture where cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement are valued
• Access to professional development opportunities within a diverse, international organization
• Meaningful work aligned with Clariant's sustainability ambitions and responsible chemistry principles
• A supportive reporting structure with strong exposure to senior business and technical leadership

Your Contact

Rodrigo Wintersteller

Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA

Tel. [phone]

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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