Product Manager

Human Quality - HQP; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Quality - HQP in Monterrey, MX seeks a Product Manager to develop and strengthen the company’s product portfolio through strategic supplier management, market analysis, new business development, and technical-commercial support. This role drives category growth and coordinates between Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Corporate.

The position emphasizes growth strategies by product category, market opportunities, and go-to-market planning, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Administration, International Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Product Manager or similar role.
• Experience in B2B industrial companies and supplier management, product development, pricing, margins, and inventory planning.
• Advanced English for meetings, negotiations, and technical documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned product portfolio, including sales performance and lifecycle.
• Define and execute growth strategies by category, segment, and channel.
• Identify product development and new market opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Analyze costs, pricing, margins, and profitability by product line.
• Coordinate new product launches and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales teams and distributors.
• Develop sales tools, presentations, data sheets, and training materials.
• Participate in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, obsolescence, and service performance.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain for availability and competitiveness.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends.
• Participate in commercial negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Track KPIs and prepare executive reports for senior management.

Skills

Advanced English

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Product Manager

Location: Monterrey, Nuevo León
Work Modality: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: MXN $50,000 – $60,000 gross per month
English: Advanced (Required)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Product Manager to develop, manage, and strengthen the company’s product portfolio through strategic supplier management, market analysis, new business development, and technical-commercial support. This role is responsible for driving profitable category growth, ensuring a competitive value proposition, and serving as the key liaison between Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Corporate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned product portfolio, including sales performance, profitability, market positioning, and product life cycle.

• Define and execute growth strategies by product category, industrial segment, and sales channel.

• Identify product development, application, and new market opportunities.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

• Analyze costs, pricing, margins, competition, and profitability by product line.

• Coordinate new product launches and go-to-market strategies.

• Provide technical and commercial support to the sales team, distributors, and key customers.

• Develop sales tools, presentations, technical data sheets, and product training materials.

• Participate in demand forecasting and inventory planning.

• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, obsolescence, availability, and service performance.

• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to ensure portfolio availability and competitiveness.

• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and monitor industry trends.

• Participate in commercial negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers.

• Track KPIs and prepare executive reports for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Administration, International Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Specialist, Category Manager, Business Development Manager, Product Engineer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, or in a similar role.

• Experience in B2B industrial companies, preferably involving valves, fittings, hoses, couplings, instrumentation, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, automation, or fluid handling solutions.

• Hands‑on experience in supplier management, product development, pricing, margin analysis, and inventory planning.

• Knowledge of industrial markets such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Mining, Energy, Manufacturing, or Industrial Distribution.

• Advanced English (required) for meetings, negotiations, technical documentation, and communication with Corporate.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

• Availability to travel as business needs require.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Analytical skills and results orientation.

• Negotiation and supplier management.

• Technical and commercial communication.

• Project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

• Planning, organization, and decision‑making.

• Customer focus and relationship building.

Performance Indicators

• Sales growth by category.

• Gross margin and portfolio profitability.

• Forecast accuracy and achievement.

• Inventory turnover and product availability.

• Successful new product introductions.

• Supplier development and cost reduction.

• Market share growth and key account penetration.

• Sales team product adoption and training completion.