Title:  Specification Specialist

Specification Specialist

Middlesbrough

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Duties

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specification Specialist to join the team. In this role you will report to the Specification Expert and will provide Health and Safety Data via the creation and maintenance of Sales Specifications and Technical Data Sheets, allowing safe and compliant marketing and use of products.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Upload and maintain specification documents in SAP DMS
• Coordinate the issue of Sales Specification within agreed timescales
• Update and create of Sales Specification Documents for own branded and multi-sourced products
• Liaise with Product Managers and MDM to approve new sources and approve update and creation of new materials
• Compare Specifications for multi-sourced materials and highlight differences
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues on compliance to the relevant Regulations stated on Sales Specification documentation
• Conduct portfolio and industry reviews of existing Sales Specifications
• Provide support to Quality Teams for external site audits and accreditations
• Re-validate existing documentation
• Maintain safety information on the company computer system
• Utilise departmental IT resources effectively
• Assist/support the SDS Team
• Comply with safety notices
• Comply with all Quality procedures
• Co-operate on all matters concerned with any health, safety, training, legislative and environmental

We Are Looking For Someone who

• Is a UK resident and currently living in the UK, with the right to work in the UK (an offer of employment is subject to satisfactory proof of this)
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Ideally has some chemistry background
• Has experience of using SAP (although we can provide training)
• Is an excellent communicator at all levels and is self-motivated, focused, flexible, numerate, with excellent IT (Microsoft) and organisational skills
• Cares deeply about delivering a world class service
• Is keen to continually develop

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!  

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.  Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.  

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification