Manager Sustainable Materials (d/f/m) at henkel
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Sustainability strategy, Renewable materials, Strategic evaluation, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Stakeholder engagement, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Analytical mindset, Chemical industry knowledge, Value chain management, Regulatory compliance, Circular economy, Product development

Industry

Manufacturing

Description
About this Position What you´ll do Shape Adhesive Technologies’ sustainability strategy as an experienced Senior Manager by accelerating the adoption of low-emission and renewable materials across the portfolio Lead the strategic evaluation and selection of sustainable raw materials (low-emission, circular) within specific technology baskets in close collaboration with purchasing experts and portfolio management teams across end markets Develop and execute cross-functional education and enablement programs to strengthen sustainable materials knowledge across the organization as well as product development, marketing, and sales Drive proactive engagement with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to shape future low-carbon and circular value chains Represent Henkel across associations, industry initiatives, customer engagements, and internal bodies to further enhance sustainability expertise, performance, and reputation What makes you a good fit Master’s degree in Sustainability, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sustainability and/or commercial roles within the chemical industry or consulting, ideally with a strong focus on sustainability-related projects Excellent understanding of the complexity of products, technologies, and value chains Excellent presentation and communication skills Strategic and analytical mindset combined with strong project management skills and a passion for driving change and challenging the status quo Fluent English language skills; good knowledge of German is an advantage Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year Diverse national and international growth opportunities Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel MEGA Preventive Health Insurance CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
Responsibilities
The manager will shape the sustainability strategy by accelerating the adoption of renewable materials and leading the strategic evaluation of raw materials. They will also drive cross-functional education programs and represent the company in industry initiatives and customer engagements.
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