Master Thesis Student. Procurement Analytics & Material Intelligence

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. The company operates in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide, generating CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

We are looking for a Master thesis student with a background in business, chemistry/material science, and data science to support a global procurement analytics initiative.

The thesis will explore how technical material information such as SDS, PDS, specifications, and item descriptions can be transformed into a structured Material DNA and linked with procurement data for clustering, benchmarking, and negotiation support. The student will work on one selected pilot category, develop a first material intelligence framework, test clustering or data analysis approaches, and create practical outputs for procurement decision-making.

• Current Master studies in a relevant field, e.g., Business Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or similar.
• Good understanding of chemistry, materials, or technical product specifications.
• Strong analytical thinking and interest in procurement, supply markets, and business impact.
• Basic to good data science skills, e.g., Python, data cleaning, clustering, text analysis, machine learning, or data visualization.
• Ability to translate technical information into business‑relevant insights.
• Structured working style and ability to handle incomplete or imperfect data.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.