Chemist Raw Materials

**Chemist Raw Materials**:
**POSITION SNAPSHOT**:

- JobReq ID: 53872
- Type of work: Hybrid
- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
- Full/Part Time: Full time
- Location: ROMA, IT

**ABOUT US**:
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
**Job Purpose**

**Responsibilities**:

- Material Selection & Evaluation: Analyze and select raw materials based on technical specifications, performance criteria, and suitability for product development and manufacturing processes.
- Supplier Technical Evaluation: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the raw materials meet the required technical standards and specifications. Conduct supplier assessments and audits, focusing on material quality, reliability, and innovation.
- Material Testing & Validation: Coordinate testing and validation of raw materials in collaboration with the R&D and quality control teams to ensure materials meet or exceed performance and safety requirements.
- Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation, including material specifications, testing reports, and certifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, engineering, and production teams to align raw material selection with product design and manufacturing requirements. Provide technical support in material-related challenges.
- Material Innovation: Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and innovations in raw materials. Identify opportunities for material substitutions or improvements to optimize product performance and reduce costs.
- Plant Assistance and Root Cause Investigation: In case of product failures or material-related issues, perform root cause analysis and work with suppliers to resolve issues.
- Support and collaborate with the R&D laboratory for implementation of most advanced Chemical / Physical techniques through new methodology development.
- Work effectively with R&D researchers, staff, technicians, and management of Bridgestone EMIA Technical Center, actively taking part in R&D cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with Bridgestone Corporate Functions, Bridgestone America and Bridgestone Japan and Bridgestone Europe manufacturing plants.

**Qualifications & Experience Required**
Education, Master, other certification:
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering or any other related field of study is preferable.

**Experience (years)**:
0

**Technical Skills**:

- Strong understanding of material properties and material testing methods.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, standards, and regulations related to raw materials.
- Digital mindset.

**Languages Skills**:

- Fluency in written and spoken English.

**Soft/Behavioral Skills**:

- Goal-oriented, motivated, creative and collaborative. Able to work individually and as a part of a team.
- Strong communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to adapt communication style and approach to suit different audiences and situations, ensuring messages are understood and well-received.
- Digital mindset.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opport