Product Manager - Health & Nutrition

Univar Solutions; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global distributor as a Product Manager in Health and Nutrition. This hybrid role focuses on managing supplier relationships and implementing strategies for growth. You'll work closely with various teams to drive successful outcomes and improve product margins.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Incentives

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven analytical skills for strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support negotiation of pricing and buying plans.
• Monitor market share and facilitate business growth.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Leadership

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the Health and Nutrition vertical business in the UK region, with specific responsibility for the commodities portfolio. This position will work closely with key suppliers and internal personnel to support successful long-term growth. The role involves collaboration with customers, suppliers, field management, and field sales to establish and implement successful programs that benefit both Univar and our suppliers.

What you´ll do:

• Maintain strong business relationships with suppliers, engaging with management, technical, marketing, and supply teams.
• Assist in implementing and executing procurement, supply, sales, marketing, financial, and logistical strategies.
• Support and own the negotiation of pricing and buying plans.
• Control selling prices to maximize gross margins through pricing tools and systems.
• Improve margins by managing the cost of goods and supporting relevant market or value-driven pricing initiatives.
• Review and assess the portfolio of products and suppliers, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Work closely with marketing on campaigns, product promotion, and supplier engagement.
• Provide regular market updates to the field sales organization on assigned products and coordinate training with suppliers for technical and commercial aspects.
• Prepare and submit reports as advised.
• Monitor market share by mapping supplier and competitor activity.
• Facilitate business growth and communication relevant to the assigned market.

What you´ll need:

• Proven analytical skills to develop strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Ability to develop and grow strong relationships with key suppliers and cross-functional partners (Marketing, Procurement, Finance, etc.).
• High level of decision-making ability, balancing supplier needs and company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills to handle diverse workloads.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven financial leadership skills.

Where you'll work:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days per week at one of our offices in Manchester, Bradford, Coventry, or Chertsey.

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to safety, health, and wellbeing, supporting industries from healthcare to industrial cleaning. Our team of over 9,500 employees is committed to redefining distribution and being the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor worldwide.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive pay, incentives, and benefits supporting your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

We support sustainable solutions to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe. Our culture of diversity and inclusion empowers every employee to grow and contribute meaningfully. Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination across all protected classes.