About Valdera:

At Valdera, we empower innovators to turn ideas into reality by transforming how manufacturers source materials. We make it effortless for companies to find the best materials and suppliers for their needs, enabling them to build high-quality products at scale and deliver them to millions of consumers worldwide.

We are a team of ambitious, results-driven individuals with a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 industrial manufacturers, beauty brands, and chemical companies. We are a fast-growing company that hires talented, hardworking people who excel in high-performance environments and want to grow their careers quickly.

Our culture is built for exceptional individuals to take on meaningful challenges, collaborate with the top minds in our industry, and see the direct impact of their work. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment where your ideas will drive real change, Valdera is the place for you.

Join us, and let’s shape the future of manufacturing together.

Role Description:

Valdera is seeking a Chemicals Market Research Analyst to strengthen our supplier intelligence and data capabilities across a broad range of commodity and specialty chemicals. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in enhancing and expanding our supplier data that powers Valdera’s procurement platform—delivering accurate, timely, and actionable insights for buyers and internal stakeholders.

You will lead efforts to identify and validate suppliers, assess chemical value chains, and track market dynamics. Your work will ensure that Valdera maintains a robust understanding of the global chemical supply landscape.

Role Responsibilities:

Conduct supply market assessments for commodity and specialty chemicals
Identification of suppliers for specific materials across of wide range of chemical value chains
Identifies and monitors key trends (e.g., price spikes, force major, etc.) for selected chemical value chains
Conduct primary and secondary research to validate supplier product information, grade availability, capacity, etc.
Identification and validation of key supplier contacts across selected organizations
Guide data entry specialists to document relevant product and contact information from suppliers
Collaborates with data engineering team to validate data and build out database

Experience & Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in industry research across commodity and specialty chemicals sectors
Prior experience in top-tier chemicals market research environments (e.g., management consulting research teams or leading industry information service providers)
Demonstrated ability to conduct supply market assessments and identify suppliers for specific chemicals / raw materials
Extensive knowledge of chemicals / raw materials and relevant technical expertise in reviewing RFQs (TDS, SDS, COA, etc.)
Deep understanding of chemical industry including key players, industry trends, manufacturing technologies
Extensive experience in applied research including identifying and collecting relevant data source through primary and secondary research

Benefits:

Valdera offers generous benefits to employees. You will be provided a more detailed breakdown of your options prior to joining Valdera.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Valdera is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and celebrate a culture that values varied perspectives, skills, and experiences. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.