Procurement Specialist - Chemicals

As a Chemical Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of chemical raw materials to tesa’s production processes.  You will ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, compliance, and sustainability standards.

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify and evaluate suppliers of chemical raw materials, focusing on quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers; monitor performance and compliance.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules; manage contracts and agreements.
• Risk Management: Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions; ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to align procurement with technical requirements.
• Sustainability Focus: Support sustainability goals by sourcing eco-friendly and compliant materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in chemical procurement or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of chemical markets, REACH, and other relevant regulations.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills (e.g., German) are a plus.

At tesa, we create adhesive solutions that improve the work, products and lives of our customers.

How we do it? At tesa, we dare to create! Therefore, we team up, we challenge ourselves and we set the pace. But we don’t just do that somehow. We act responsibly and always focus on our customers. Because only then we are able to achieve our goals and continuously improve our results.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and regard diversity as important for our long-term success. We expressly reject all forms of direct and indirect discrimination. All qualified applicants will be equally considered for employment regardless of their national origin, background, personal preferences and believes.

By applying you consent for the use of your resume for future opportunities within tesa.

If you want to find out more about tesa please visit us on our corporate web-page www.tesa.com (opens in a new window or tab) and social media.

• Attractive remuneration (annual bonus, allowance, free shuttle bus, supplementary provident fund)
• International work experience, cross-departmental career opportunities
• Flexible working culture
• Training and development program tailored to your needs
• Exciting and varied corporate activities

tesa is a place for collaboration.
tesa is a place for growth.
tesa is a place for innovation.
tesa is a place for sustainability.
tesa is a place for you.

Please follow the below address to submit your resume: [Della.han@tesa.com]