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Raw Material Specialist

Company:
Allnex
Location:
Riga, Latvia
Posted:
November 11, 2026
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Description:

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Click here to see why we are proud of what we do in allnex!

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Position overview

We're looking for a Raw Material Specialist to provide expert support in raw material hazard communication, regulatory compliance, transportation, and sustainability. In this role, you will assess and approve raw materials used in allnex products, help ensure global compliance requirements are met, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory and sustainability matters.

If you are detail-oriented, analytically minded, and enjoy collaborating across functions to solve complex compliance challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Review, assess, and approve purchased raw materials used in allnex products, including complex and non-routine cases.

Evaluate chemical, physical, health, and environmental hazards and maintain related data in the allnex WERCS SDS/Product Regulatory database.

Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier, regulatory, and classification issues.

Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory compliance and hazard communication topics.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Raw Material Compliance process, including process optimization and data quality enhancements.

Lead and support projects related to the implementation of new regulatory and sustainability requirements affecting raw materials.

Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for raw materials, including imported materials, where required.

Required skills and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.

5+ years of experience in hazard communication or regulatory compliance within the chemical industry.

Experience in SDS and label authoring is preferred.

Strong knowledge of hazard communication and chemical control regulations.

Proficiency in WERCS and Microsoft Excel; SAP EHS and SQL experience is an advantage.

Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with a global organization and/or customers.

Ability to independently lead projects and drive initiatives.

We offer

Monthly gross salary 1800 - 2400 EUR, depending on skills and experience.

Partially working from home option.

Transportation allowance.

Health, accident and critical illness insurance.

Annual bonus program and special recognition awards.

Excellent working conditions in modern environment.

An international exposure in a cross-cultural community.

Training, great opportunities to grow and develop your career nationally and internationally.

Company’s social events.

Birthday holiday.

Please be informed that allnex conducts background checks as part of our hiring process. We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!

Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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