Product Manager - Food Ingredients

Univar; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Diversity and inclusion

Employee Resource Networks

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Univar Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Product Portfolio Manager on a fixed-term 9-month contract to cover maternity. You will develop and manage a portfolio to maximize profit, working with suppliers, sales, and supply chain to ensure strong growth and pricing discipline.

You will lead negotiations, launch new products, and provide training to teams while maintaining relationships with international suppliers and key customers.

Qualifications

• University degree in economics/marketing/chemistry preferred.
• Extensive product management experience required.
• Proven track record in B2B commercial environments.
• Experience working in international settings preferred.
• Strong project management skills and ability to adapt to change.
• People management skills if leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a product portfolio to maximize profit and targets.
• Grow volume and profit of the portfolio.
• Manage portfolio budget, supplier performance and relations.
• Log supplier visits in SRM and maintain contacts.
• Review customer visit reports in SFDC and ensure pipeline sufficiency.
• Launch new products and train relevant personnel.
• Negotiate with suppliers for favorable purchase/distribution terms.
• Implement pricing strategy and monitor movements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to improve service levels.
• Attend international/local fairs and exhibitions as required.
• Align product portfolio with Working Capital KPIs.
• Provide commercial product and market updates.
• Collaborate with Sales for support and pricing clarity.
• Forecast with Supply Chain for stock levels.

Skills

Product management experience

B2B sales experience

International environment experience

Project management

People management

SAP knowledge

MS Office

Supplier relations

Education

University degree in Economic/Marketing/Chemical Sciences

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Location

Woking, GB, GU21 6QX

Company Name: 4340

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Fixed Term role for 9 months to cover Maternity

Job summary - purpose of the role

Role is about to manage and develop a product portfolio to maximize profit and achieve agreed targets.

• Achieving sustainable volume and profit growth of the managed product portfolio
• Manage own portfolio / budget / supplier performance & relations
• Use SRM to log Supplier visit reports and maintain Supplier contacts
• Use SFDC to review Customer visit reports (CPP's) and to ensure that the sales activity and Target pipeline is sufficient to deliver planned growth. Ensure SFDC product list is accurate
• Effectively launch new products into the product range and ensure appropriate personnel receive the relevant training
• Provide leadership in negotiation with suppliers to secure appropriate purchase/ distribution agreements and prices
• Implementation of a defined pricing strategy, monitor, update selling schedules and any price movements when appropriate
• Interface with suppliers (and colleagues) to improve service levels/delivery performance
• Participate to the required and related international/local fairs, exhibition and /or seminars
• Effective management of Product Portfolio in line with Working Capital KPI's
• Providing commercial product and market updates
• Work closely with the Sales to provide commercial support, and ensure awareness of product specifications, sourcing and purchasing arrangements, availability and pricing
• Liaise with Supply Chain to determine forecasts and appropriate stock levels
• Cultivate an open and regular dialogue with all internal functions
• To comply with all company processes, policies and guidelines
• The duties described in this job description cover the main duties of the role but they are not exhaustive and will vary by country. You may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications & skills

• University degree in Economic / Marketing / Chemical Sciences is a preference
• Extensive experience within product management or equivalent mandatory
• Proven track record within B2B commercial environment
• Understanding of working in an international environment
• Strong project management skills and are able to easily adapt and prioritize under changing circumstances
• People management skills critical (if manage team)
• In-depth knowledge of the competitive environment of the designated products, alternative producers, strengths and weaknesses of the producers, competitors, geographical areas, legal aspects or everything that might conditioning the achievement of the objectives
• Technical knowledge of the designated products applications or potential and/or willingness to acquire such knowledge and capability to transmit.
• Strong knowledge of SAP is a preference. MS Office experience is required.

Key competencies and behaviors

Result oriented

• Identify goals, carry out activities and works focused to achieve the desired results.
• Set challenging targets for their own work.
• Maintain focus on the target even when difficulties arise on the way.

Structured

• Plan, organize and prioritize their work effectively.
• Build structures that others can work from.
• Set up reasonable deadlines and keeps them.

Teamwork oriented

• Work well with other people, act sensitively and attentively to the views of others, skills and accomplishments of others.
• Identify and develop relationships in the group.

Initiative

• Take the initiative and come up with new proposals for ways of working.
• Start activities toward a desired result.
• Argument and explain why the activities is to be carried out

Why Univar Solutions

Today's customers and suppliers need more from their chemical and ingredients distributor. To innovate and grow, they need an ally—a collaborative expert who can help shave time and effort from their processes, formulate breakthrough products, optimize their logistics, and improve safety and sustainability. Executional excellence keeps you steps ahead Unmatched expertise to drive solutions. Advanced platforms for smarter supplying, simpler sourcing. More choice and value-added services to help you innovate and grow

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 9,500 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 offering to 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 help 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 and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

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