Head of Group Chemicals Market Strategy and Product Development Budapest

Head of Group Chemicals Market Strategy and Product Development
Budapest

Be part of MOL Group’s Shape Tomorrow 2030+ Strategy implementation, join a team of dedicated professionals who drive the company to the next decade!

We are searching for a motivated colleague, who will make an impact and participate shaping the future of MOL Group’s Downstream Division,

as a

Head of Group Chemicals Market Strategy and Product Development

Location: Budapest, Százhalombatta, Tiszaújváros and Bratislava

Scope:

Responsible for the preparation and effective execution of Group DS Chemicals strategy roadmap from idea generation, through business case development till monitoring of implementation. Scope includes all chemical products and markets (existing and future), organic and inorganic opportunities as well as existing and future partnerships. MOL Group Chemicals sells close to 2 million tonnes of chemical products in three business segments (Base Chemicals, Polymers, Polyol) in more than 10 countries.

Main responsibilities:

Contributes to setting market strategies for Group Chemicals, provides mid- & long term view on development of markets / segments / application areas.

Prepares market strategies and contributes to implementing them by preparing organic development (shapes the business case for project ideas, e. g. debottlenecking, extension or new product lines) and preparing inorganic development (identifying profitable businesses to enter on the various monomer lines).

Monitors and supports the project pipeline (organic and inorganic) beyond the project development phase.

Supports inorganic growth opportunity projects conducted by Group Strategy M&A, provide business benefit, feasibility and risk assessment, contribute to management proposal. Coordinate and follow up post-merger and acquisition tasks to capture transaction value identified in assessment phase.

Develops and operates the short- and long-term market intelligence and research function to provide market outlook (pricing, supply/demand), peer monitoring & benchmarking, regulatory analysis in order to provide regular market insights/uncover new market opportunities for all chemicals product groups

Requirements:

BSc/MSc degree in Economics/Technology or other relevant education

10 years professional out of which 5 years managerial/project management experience

Knowledge and experience of business development and project management. Project management for multiple chemical product groups is a great advantage

Advanced English knowledge

International experience in managing projects within process industries is an advantage

Ability to conduct high-quality and action oriented market research and analysis together with the agility and competence to act on it

Top reasons to work with us:

Have an impact: contribute to shaping MOL Group’s future and get to know the industry via working with diverse, cross-functional teams!

Work for one of the largest companies in Central Europe with stable background and multicultural environment

Competitive compensation package including cafeteria, bonus and private health insurance

Be part of a competent, diverse and highly motivated team

At MOL Group, we know that our strength lies in diversity. That is why we provide equal opportunities to all applicants with appropriate qualifications and work experience, regardless of visible or less visible differences such as age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or any other personal characteristics that are not related to work. At MOL Group, everybody counts.

If you need any disability-related adjustment at any step of the recruitment process – please let our recruiter colleague know on our online application platform! We'd be happy to help

At MOL Group, we know that our strength lies in diversity. During the selection process, we provide equal opportunities to all applicants with the appropriate qualifications and work experience, regardless of age, gender, disability, or reduced work capacity, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. At MOL Group, everyone matters.

If you have any specific needs related to your reduced work capacity at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform our recruitment team! We are happy to assist.