Product Specialist - National Solvents

Univar Solutions; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals distribution company is seeking a Product Specialist to support the product management team in Montreal. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and assisting in product launches. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in sales or purchasing in the chemicals industry. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentives

Benefits supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in sales or purchasing in chemicals or related industry.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Willing to travel (~15%).

Responsibilities

• Support NexPrice TPC base price and MQU administration.
• Negotiate costs and prices with suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain supplier/product reports.
• Participate in projects for efficiency and optimization.
• Set up new products for launches.

Skills

Strong data analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational and time management skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or sciences

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Join us to apply for the Product Specialist role at Univar Solutions.

Location : Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver.

Role Overview : The Product Specialist supports the product management team with daily activities and manages some tail spend products. This role is vital in executing business strategies, supporting sales, managing costs, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Support NexPrice TPC base price and MQU administration.
2. Negotiate costs and prices with suppliers.
3. Prepare and maintain supplier/product reports.
4. Participate in projects for efficiency and optimization.
5. Maintain supplier grids for key chemistries.
6. Guide internal teams on business decisions.
7. Set up new products for launches.
8. Communicate product information timely.
9. Manage daily operations of assigned products.
10. Serve as the main contact for pricing issues.
11. Provide product and market updates.
12. Participate in supplier meetings.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or sciences.
• 3-5 years in sales or purchasing in chemicals or related industry.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Professional and positive image.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint; SAP and Salesforce preferred.
• Willing to travel (~15%).

Competencies :

• Excellent communication skills.
• Relationship building and influence.
• Continuous process improvement.
• Negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Data-driven decision making.

Salary & Benefits : $65,920 – 82,400 annually, influenced by experience and location. We offer competitive pay, incentives, and benefits supporting wellbeing. Univar Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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