Spain Product Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

geiger-foodingredients; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

International Distributor is seeking a Product Manager for Food Ingredients in Barcelona. You will own portfolio management, engage with European suppliers, and support market development across key segments such as bakery, dairy, and beverages.

You will collaborate with logistics, regulatory, and sales teams to ensure product availability and successful launches. English and Spanish fluency with travel willingness is expected.

Formación

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or similar.
• 3–7+ years experience in food ingredients, distribution, or B2B food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food applications (bakery, dairy, beverages, savoury, nutrition).
• Experience with suppliers or customers in Europe is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Portfolio & Product Management: manage and develop a defined portfolio of food ingredients and monitor performance.
• Supplier Management: negotiate pricing, annual agreements, and coordinate forecasts.

Conocimientos

Commercial mindset

Technical understanding

Stakeholder management

International environment

Educación

Degree in Food Technology/Science

Herramientas

CRM

Descripción del empleo

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Company: International Distributor

My client is one of Europe’s leading chemical and ingredient distributors, connecting global manufacturers with customers across food, nutrition, pharma, industrial and specialty markets. With more than 1,300 employees and almost 30 locations, they combine technical expertise, strong supplier partnerships, and a customer‑centric approach to deliver high‑quality solutions across Europe.

To strengthen our Food Ingredients division, we are looking for a

Product Manager Food Ingredients based in Barcelona.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

1. Portfolio & Product Management

• Manage and develop a defined portfolio of food ingredients (e.g., starches, sweeteners, proteins, hydrocolloids, functional systems, nutraceuticals, Flavours, fragrances ).
• Monitor product performance, pricing, margins, and stock levels.
• Identify portfolio gaps and propose new products or suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with EU food regulations, specifications, and documentation.

2. Supplier Management

• Act as the primary contact for assigned suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, annual agreements, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate forecasts, tenders, and supply chain planning.
• Support supplier onboarding and product launches.

3. Market & Business Development

• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies for new products.
• Support sales teams with technical and commercial expertise.
• Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and training sessions.

4. Sales Support

• Provide pricing guidance, product positioning, and application know‑how.
• Prepare sales tools: datasheets, presentations, value propositions.
• Participate in customer meetings and trade shows (e.g., Fi Europe, Vitafoods I).
• Collaborate closely with regional sales managers across Europe.

5. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with logistics, quality, regulatory, and marketing teams.
• Ensure smooth product availability and complaint handling.
• Support digital initiatives (CRM, product data, online catalogues).

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or similar.
• 3–7+ years experience in food ingredients, distribution, or B2B food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food applications (bakery, dairy, beverages, savoury, nutrition etc.).
• Experience with suppliers or customers in Europe is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial mindset with technical understanding.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive working style.Comfortable in an international environment.

Languages

• English – fluent (company language)
• Spanish – fluent
• Experience as a Product Manager in Food Industry.
• Result Oriented
• Availability to travel

Benefits

Conditions: €55k Fixed + Bonus + Company Car