M&A Growth Lead — Polymers & Materials

Americhem; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem, a global designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch and performance technologies, seeks a Manager, Corporate Development to advance inorganic growth via M&A opportunities. You will lead target screening, due diligence coordination, and executive-facing analyses while partnering with Finance, R&D, and Operations to validate strategic fit.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition cases, presenting recommendations to leadership, and nurturing relationships with target

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline (polymers or materials) is required.
• MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related industrial sector.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred.
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Corporate Development on the development and management of Americhem's M&A target pipeline.
• Identify acquisition targets aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Perform initial assessments of strategic fit, financial profile, technologies, products, customers, and end markets.
• Develop company profiles, business cases, and acquisition recommendations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with R&D, commercial, operations, and finance teams to validate target attractiveness and close information gaps.
• Present target analyses and recommendations during M&A pipeline reviews.
• Initiate outreach and cultivate relationships with target companies and owners.
• Support due diligence activities and strategic research for active transactions.
• Maintain visibility of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified acquisition opportunities supporting Americhem's long-term growth strategy.

Skills

Business judgment

Strategic mindset

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in polymers/science/chemistry/related engineering

MBA

Job description

Americhem, a global designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch and performance technologies, seeks a Manager, Corporate Development to advance inorganic growth via M&A opportunities. You will lead target screening, due diligence coordination, and executive-facing analyses while partnering with Finance, R&D, and Operations to validate strategic fit.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition cases, presenting recommendations to leadership, and nurturing relationships with target