Product Stewardship Specialist
About the job
What if your regulatory expertise directly shaped how a global company makes decisions? As Product Stewardship Specialist at Holland Colours, you are a key expert in a global team. You work with experienced specialists across regions, and together you decide how to respond to new regulations. Your mission is clear: provide expert guidance on EU chemical safety for Holland Colours. In return, you’ll receive a salary of up to €5.700, plus profit share of up to 1,5 month salary, and a year-end bonus of up to €1.399.
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Why is this role so important?
Because the rules are moving faster than ever. New chemical regulations are on their way in Europe, the US and Asia, and they often arrive sooner than expected. For Product Stewardship, that means being ready before the rules take effect.
Meanwhile, the team keeps strengthening its global way of working. Three years ago, specialists from Netherlands, Hungary, Indonesia and the US joined forces in one Product Stewardship team. Today they share knowledge on global projects, while each region covers its own regulations.
The team is now investing in what comes next. The goal is a global setup with dedicated leads for each region and processes that work across borders. New systems and AI will automate routine work. That gives specialists more room for regulatory expertise and advising the business.
You step in while all of this is happening. You decide what’s right on EU chemical safety, and you help build the way the team will work in the future.
Here’s what that looks like day to day:
- You handle incoming compliance tickets and issue clear yes-or-no statements on whether formulations comply.
- You prepare, issue and maintain safety data sheets and CLP labelling for our products.
- You review and clarify supplier safety data sheets.
- You keep the chemical data in our SDS software (Lisam ExESS) accurate and up to date.
- You monitor EU regulatory developments and assess their impact on Holland Colours and its customers.
- You initiate and implement process improvements that support a global way of working.
The Team
You join an eight-person global Product Stewardship team based across the Netherlands (Apeldoorn), Hungary (Szolnok), the US (Richmond) and Indonesia (Surabaya). The team brings together expertise in regional regulatory requirements, including operational and data-management capabilities that support consistent product stewardship across the business. The team combines long-standing product and regulatory knowledge with newer perspectives and a shared commitment to developing global ways of working. You’ll be reporting to the Global Team Lead Product Stewardship, based in Hungary.
The culture? Transparent and collaborative, built on trust, not titles. We may be publicly listed, but our culture is anything but corporate. We value open dialogue and collaboration across all levels. If you bring initiative and forward-thinking ideas, you’ll find autonomy and support waiting for you. Based in Apeldoorn, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely up to two days a week.
What you'll be doing
Your Talent
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field.
- You have at least three years of experience in chemical regulatory compliance or product stewardship, with a focus on REACH and safety data sheets.
- You have experience generating Unique Formula Identifiers (UFIs) and preparing and submitting Poison Centre Notifications (PCNs).
- You are skilled with SDS software.
- You have a critical mindset and enjoy explaining regulations to non-specialists.
- You are fluent in English. Dutch or Hungarian is a plus.
Our Offer
As Product Stewardship Specialist at Holland Colours, you join a publicly listed, international manufacturing company with the culture of a family business. With short decision lines and an entrepreneurial mindset, you have the freedom to give your role your own flavor and make an impact where it counts. In return, you’ll be rewarded with excellent benefits:
- You receive a salary that reflects your experience, up to €5.799.
- You share in the company’s success with a profit bonus of up to 1.5 months’ salary per year.
- You also receive an 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of up to €1,399.
- You have 24 vacation days plus 6 additional leave (ATV) days.
- You benefit from a solid pension plan, a discount on collective health insurance, and a personal development budget.
- You start with a one-year contract, with the prospect of a permanent position.
Celebrating Excellence: A World-Class Workplace
We've won the prestigious "World Class Workplace" award. This shows our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
This award, was given to us by Effectory, an independent firm specializing in employee feedback research. This underscores the success of our efforts in creating a workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member feels valued and empowered.
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