European Product Manager/IMM

Brenntag UK Limited; Essen; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag UK Limited is seeking an experienced cross-regional Product Manager in chemicals to own portfolio management, pricing, and supplier programs across Europe. You will collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Regulatory, and Operations to drive growth and margin targets.

Role requires extensive experience in chemical distribution/manufacturing with product management and supplier-facing activities. Travel 30-40% across sub-regions; role can be based anywhere in Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Business.
• Extensive experience in chemical distribution/manufacturing with product management, sales and customer or supplier-facing experience.
• Desired experience in case & construction.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Supplier Management across a regional basis; manage supplier portfolio and gap analysis.
• Pricing, Margin & Inventory Stewardship including setting margin targets and monitoring inventory health.
• Forecast forward demand and provide pricing updates to improve margins.
• Market Intelligence & Activation by analysing trends and translating insights into regional programs.
• Cross-Regional Ways of Working & Compliance to ensure consistent portfolio/pricing guardrails across countries.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Owns cross-regional product management in case & construction for assigned principals/suppliers operating across multiple countries. Manages supplier programs, portfolio lifecycle, pricing inputs, and inventory health to deliver growth and margin targets, partnering closely with Sales, Procurement, Regulatory and Operations.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Portfolio & Supplier Management (45%)
  • Manage a supplier portfolio on a regional basis; perform gap analysis and scout vendors to fill portfolio gaps.
  • Maintain strategic supplier relationships; co-own joint business plans; coordinate contract execution with Sales, Procurement, Technical and Operations functions.
• Pricing, Margin & Inventory Stewardship (25%)
  • Set margin targets and pricing recommendations; implement price updates; monitor margin quality.
  • Manage inventory health to achieve turn targets and minimize slow/dead stock across operating companies.
  • Undertake forecasting of forward demand for the supplier.
• Market Intelligence & Activation (20%)
  • Analyse trends and competition; translate insights into regional programs and campaigns.
  • Organise supplier workshops and provide technical training and field support to the sales team.
  • Liaise with marketing to create supplier content for training, blogs, exhibitions, LinkedIn.
• Cross-Regional Ways of Working & Compliance (10%)
  • Ensure consistent portfolio and pricing guardrails across countries; maintain data and systems accuracy, including third-party portals.

Additional Required Skills/Abilities

• Stakeholder management across multiple countries; strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint; comfortable with specialist systems and portals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Science or Business).
• Extensive experience in chemical distribution/manufacturing with product management, sales and customer or supplier-facing experience.

Desired experience in case & construction.

Travel 30-40% across assigned sub-regions/regions.

This role can be based anywhere in Europe.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.

We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks.

We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together.

We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization.

We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com