BASF - A leading chemical company is recruiting to fill the position below: 

POSITION : Technical Manager- Construction Chemicals

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships as well as effectively and efficiently managing the staff and the activities of the Technical Department.
• Ensure ongoing market intelligence (e.g. market demand, market shares etc.)
• Ensuring customer complaints are dealt with in a prompt and efficient manner to maintain relationships
• Assisting in the presentation of seminars, launches, demonstrations and training schools for clients and employees launches
• Ensuring safe work practices, handling of chemicals and “Responsible Care” principles are adhered to in all aspects of the company’s operations
• Ensuring BASF product stewardship policy is understood and implement
• Maintaining effective technical functions with specific expertise in the areas of product development/modification, customer service and quality management
• Supervise and coordinate all technical laboratory work, field evaluations and production trials associated with such approved development projects and new products.
• Developing new products and support the development of new products that will enhance the company’s profitability
• Assist in sourcing of new or alternative raw materials or alternative suppliers for existing raw materials

Requirements

• A Degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Chemistry
• 5 years of experience in a MNC environment, of which 3 years are in product development/engineering.
• Ability to research and keep up to date with latest computerized communication techniques
• Analytical thinking and ability to grasp overall situations
• Knowledge of construction chemicals/materials testing, product development as well as construction and building practices
• Technical facilities management and general management
• People management

Renumeration

• Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.