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Product Specialist - National Solvents

Univar

Montreal

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CAD 65,000 - 83,000

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Job summary

A leading chemical distributor is seeking a Product Specialist for National Solvents in Montreal. The role involves day-to-day product management support, supplier negotiations, and participation in efficiency projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, data analysis, and negotiation skills are essential. Competitive salary offered, along with a diverse benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Diverse benefits package
Total Rewards package

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of sales or purchasing experience in chemicals or related industry.
  • Able to manage multiple projects with high autonomy.
  • Experience coordinating across many functions.

Responsibilities

  • Support product management team with day-to-day operations.
  • Negotiate cost or pricing with suppliers.
  • Prepare and submit supplier/product reports.

Skills

Communication skills
Data analysis
Negotiation skills
Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Enterprise Analytics
SAP
Salesforce.com

Job description

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Title : Product Specialist - National Solvents

Location :

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5V 1H3 Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, CA, V3Y 1R5 Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3P 0T3 Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3P 0T3 Weston, ON, CA, M9M 2L9 Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 2Z5 Dorval, Quebec, CA, H9P 2V4 Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 2Z5 Dorval, Quebec, CA, H9P 2V4 Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, CA, V3Y 1R5 Weston, ON, CA, M9M 2L9

Company Name : Univar Solutions Canada LTD

Requisition ID : 33377

Location : This position may be based in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver.

In the Product Specialist role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day support for the product management team, along with the management of some tail spend products. This position plays a key role in executing the various business strategies created by the Product Marketing Managers. Product Specialists are responsible for supporting activities across functions to benefit the product line, maximize profitability through sales price / cost management, and support supplier relationships.

Major responsibilities include :

  • NexPrice TPC base price and MQU administrative support.
  • Support administration and negotiate exception-based cost or pricing with suppliers
  • Prepare, maintainand submit supplier / product reports as directed by solvents product management.
  • Projects to support efficiency and optimization initiatives
  • Support maintenance of supplier grid for key chemistries to track cost, history and optionality
  • Provide direction as needed to district solvent teams, sales, purchasing, customer service, operations, and network planning in support of daily business decisions
  • Complete new product set-up in support of product launches or as business requires
  • Maintain knowledge of and communicate all necessary product information to the organization in a timely manner
  • Maintain daily business operations of a portfolio of products
  • Primary contact for all pricing questions or issues from the sales organization and supplier community for assigned products
  • Prepare product and market updates to the organization for assigned products
  • Participate in periodic supplier meetings

Qualifications Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a scientific discipline from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 3-5years ofsales orpurchasingexperience in chemicals or related industry, distribution segment a plus
  • Experience coordinating across many functions to gain alignment and influence execution
  • Able to manage multiple projects witha high degree of autonomy
  • Able to synthesize large data sets into actionable reports
  • Projects a professional and positive image both inside and outside of the company
  • The role requiresa deep proficiencywith Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Enterprise Analytics. SAP and Salesforce.com experience preferred but notrequired.
  • Must be able to travel as needed however minimal travel isrequiredin this role; ~15% of time
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Ability toestablishstrong working relationships and influence action
  • Drive continuous improvement in business processes
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills and strong business acumen
  • Strong organizational, time management skills, and ability to prioritize
  • Data and analytic driven decision-making
  • Pay and Benefits :

    The annual expected salary range for this position is $65,920 – 82,400. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

    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 10,000 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 offeringto 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 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 the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

    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.

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