Job Purpose The role is responsible for strategic regional raw material management (50%) and process engineering excellence (50%), ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and robust manufacturing processes. The position acts as a key interface between suppliers and internal R&D/Formula teams to support innovation, alternate material development, and portfolio/range maintenance, while working closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Regional Formula Managers. Key Responsibilities A. Regional Raw Material Management (50%) Lead regional raw material strategy, including New Suppliers/ New technology onboarding , sourcing alignment, material standardization, risk mitigation, and RM lifecycle management. Serve as the primary technical interface between suppliers and R&D / Formula teams, enabling: Evaluation and introduction of innovative raw materials and technologies Support for range maintenance, reformulations, and product lifecycle activities Early supplier involvement in innovation and renovation projects Partner with Procurement to support supplier selection, negotiations, alternate sourcing strategies, and raw‑material‑driven cost saving projects. Drive raw material harmonization and simplification in Collaboration with Regional Formula Managers across the region to reduce complexity and operational risk. Lead and contribute to cross‑functional cost optimization initiatives, ensuring no compromise on quality or performance. Manage raw material change control, including supplier changes, spec updates, and substitution initiatives. Proactively assess and mitigate raw material risks related to availability, quality, regulatory, and sustainability aspects. B. Process Engineering & Manufacturing Support (50%) Provide process engineering expertise to manufacturing sites for new technology and product launch. Support process optimization and troubleshooting Lead NPI, reformulation and Scale up from R&D in collaboration with Plant and Quality team Ensure strong alignment between raw material properties and process capability to minimize variability and production losses. Lead technology transfers, validation activities, and deployment of best practices across the region. Provide process input to quality investigations and preventive actions linked to raw materials or process conditions.

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of ~23000 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.