Group Product Manager (m/f/d)

OQEMA Group; Korschenbroich; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

38,5-Stunden-Woche

30 Tage Urlaub

Familienfreundliches Arbeitsumfeld

Onboarding-Programm

Weiterentwicklung (OQademy, LinkedIn-L

Descripción de la vacante

Die OQEMA Group sucht einen Group Product Manager (m/w/d) am Standort Korschenbroich. Sie entwickeln die Gruppenstrategie für Produktportfolios und steuern internationale Lieferantenbeziehungen.

Sie verhandeln Lieferanten, gestalten Beschaffungsstrategien und sichern langfristige Versorgung sowie Profitabilität. Zudem identifizieren Sie Marktchancen, koordinieren Strategien cross-funktional und arbeiten eng mit Vertrieb, Planung und Finanzen zusammen.

Formación

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in Betriebswirtschaft, Chemie, Chemieingenieurwesen oder vergleichbarem Feld.
• Mehrere Jahre Berufserfahrung im chemischen Vertrieb, in der chemischen Herstellung oder im Industriebereich.
• Starker Hintergrund in Produktmanagement, strategischem Einkauf, Category Management oder kommerziellem Lieferantenmanagement.
• Fundierte Kenntnisse der Chemie-Distribution, Lieferantenstrukturen, Preisbildungsmechanismen und Kundenanforderungen.
• Erfahrung im Aufbau und in Verhandlungen mit Chemieherstellern und Lieferanten.
• Ausgeprägte Kenntnisse im internationalen Sourcing und Supplier Relationship Management.

Responsabilidades

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung der Gruppensstrategie für zugeordnete Chemieprodukte und Produktfamilien.
• Verantwortung für internationale Lieferantenbeziehungen.
• Verhandlungenführung mit Lieferanten, Beschaffungsstrategien und langfristige Versorgung sichern.
• Verantwortung für Umsatz, Margen und Profitabilität des Produktportfolios.
• Identifikation von Marktchancen und Wachstumspotenzialen.
• Koordination von Beschaffungs- und Produktstrategien über Tochtergesellschaften hinweg.
• Unterstützung von Vertrieb, Key Account Management und Business Development bei Wachstumsinitiativen.
• Mitarbeit bei Forecasting, Bestandsoptimierung und Working Capital Management.
• Marktentwicklungen und Preisbewegungen beobachten und in Empfehlungen umsetzen.
• Definition von KPIs, Berichte und strategische Empfehlungen für das Senior Management.
• Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Einkauf, Vertrieb, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulatory Affairs und Quality Management.

Conocimientos

Produktmanagement

Strategischer Einkauf

Kategorie-Management

Lieferantenbeziehungen

International Sourcing

Verhandlungsführung

Preisstrategien

Portfoliomanagement

Nachfrageplanung

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Englisch fließend

Deutschkenntnisse vorteilhaft

Educación

Bachelor-/Master-Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, Chemie, Chemieingenieurwesen oder vergleichbares Feld

Descripción del empleo

• OQEMA AG
• Berufserfahrung
• Vertrieb, Key Accounting

We are looking for people with Qaracter!

Welcome to OQEMA at the historic Schloss Liedberg site! This is where history and modern career opportunities come together. Discover a variety of professions in an inspiring environment and become part of our dynamic team!

With our principle of the strength of our community in combination with the high level of expertise of our versatile employees, we have developed into one of the top 5 companies in European chemical distribution in recent years and continue to grow. Our goals for the coming years are to continue to grow and strengthen our position in the market, and we are looking for people with character.

Do you have Qaracter, are you ready to take on responsibility and make a difference?

Group Product Manager (m/f/d)

full time (38,5 h/week) | permanent Employment | Korschenbroich

Your impact within the OQEMA Group:

• Develop and implement the Group strategy for assigned chemical products and product families, including product positioning, applications and target industries
• Take ownership of strategic supplier relationships across Europe and act as a key commercial contact for international chemical producers
• Lead supplier negotiations, develop sourcing strategies and secure competitive purchasing conditions, availability and long-term supply
• Manage the commercial performance and profitability of the assigned product portfolio, including pricing strategies, margins and profitability targets
• Identify market opportunities and growth potential based on developments in chemical markets, raw materials, applications, customers and competitors
• Coordinate European sourcing and product strategies across OQEMA’s operating companies and support their consistent implementation
• Drive multinational customer opportunities and strategic growth initiatives together with Sales, Key Account Management and Business Development
• Support demand forecasting, inventory optimisation and working capital management in close cooperation with Supply Chain and local Purchasing teams
• Monitor chemical market developments, pricing trends, supply situations and competitive activities and translate market intelligence into commercial recommendations
• Define relevant KPIs, business reviews and performance reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management
• Collaborate closely with Local Purchasing, Sales, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Business Development, Logistics, Finance, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in chemical distribution, chemical manufacturing or the industrial raw materials business
• Strong professional background in Product Management, Strategic Purchasing, Category Management or commercial supplier management within the chemical industry
• In-depth understanding of chemical distribution markets, including supplier structures, sourcing, pricing mechanisms, applications and customer requirements
• Established experience in managing relationships and conducting commercial negotiations with chemical manufacturers and suppliers
• Strong expertise in international sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management
• Sound understanding of pricing strategies, margins, profitability and P&L-related KPIs
• Experience in portfolio management, demand planning, inventory management and working capital optimisation
• Ability to analyse chemical market trends, raw material developments and competitive dynamics and translate them into commercial actions
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical capabilities and negotiation skills
• Experience working across international and cross-functional organisations
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of ownership and result orientation
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage
• Willingness to travel within Europe

#OQEMAfamily Benefits:

• excellent work-life balance thanks to a 38,5-hour workweek and 30 days of vacation per year
• permanent, full time position at a dynamically growing company with long-term prospects
• a family-like work environment with dedicated colleagues, open communication, an open-door policy, and short decision-making processes
• attractive annual bonuses
• Company pension plan as well as capital-forming benefits
• structured onboarding for the best possible and personalized training
• regular development and feedback meetings to support your individual growth
• a wide range of professional development opportunities, e.g., through our OQademy, access to LinkedIn Learning, and much more
• relaxed, casual dress code for office-based roles
• attractive car leasing through our partner Allane BusinessAuto
• subsidy for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket
• Company bike leasing for sustainable and healthy mobility
• regular team and company events—because great work deserves great moments
• exclusive employee discounts through our corporate benefits portal
• comprehensive workplace health management, including eye exams for computer-based roles, flu shots, and health days
• a variety of sports activities, such as company runs
• free refreshments featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, water, and specialty coffee and tea
• Employee-Referral Bonus of up to €1,000
• authentic insights into our day-to-day work on LinkedIn and Instagram (OQEMA Group or OQEMA_Germany)

At OQEMA, we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, religion, political opinion, worldview, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, physical health status, or any other characteristics.

We strive for an environment rich in diversity and openness and offer our employees and applicants a workplace with complete equal opportunity. For us, “WE” comes first.

Therefore, we do not tolerate discrimination, racism, harassment, or bullying.

Any questions, please feel free to contact:

Caroline Laugomer

Group Manager Talent Acquisition & Development

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E-Mail: [e-mail]