Product Manager

Orbia Fluor &Amp; Energy Materials; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1,080,000 - 1,441,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading chemical company located in Veracruz, Mexico, is looking for a Product Manager to drive the product strategy for Minerals and Chemical Intermediates. The successful candidate will develop and execute a long-term roadmap, manage product life-cycle planning, and work closely with commercial and marketing teams to align strategies with customer needs. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally in mining or chemicals.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Drive product strategy for Minerals and Chemical Intermediates.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize product portfolio.
• Lead product life-cycle planning and new product introductions.

Conocimientos

Strategic analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Descripción del empleo

Main Purpose

Responsible for driving the product strategy for Minerals and Chemical Intermediates.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product strategy, including a 5-10 year roadmap, aligning with the company's long‑term vision and growth targets.
• Lead product life‑cycle planning and development, evaluating asset opportunities and product trade‑offs to optimize the product portfolio.
• Develop and analyze cost and profitability models to define pricing strategies (including floor prices and target margins), create profit maps, optimize product mix, and establish allocation principles during high‑demand situations.
• Manage the new product introduction process from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market demands.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to support customer interactions, providing product expertise and addressing customer needs.
• Partner with the commercial team to convey product strategy and value propositions, set sales targets, provide pricing guidance, and deliver market‑driven training as needed.
• Work with the marketing team on customer segmentation, channel strategies, and identifying growth opportunities, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy.
• Continuously analyze and evaluate the competitive landscape, including competitor cost structures and product offerings, to inform product and commercial strategies.
• Understand customer applications and trends to ensure product development projects are accurate and market‑relevant, contributing to value‑driven product innovation.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply‑chain teams to understand the raw material landscape, supporting procurement strategies and supply‑chain optimization.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the mining, chemicals, or related industrial sectors.
• Ability to identify strategic needs, conduct in-depth analysis, and develop business recommendations.
• Capable of generating alignment with key business partners to execute these strategies effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence and drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling messages to both internal and external audiences.
• Great project management abilities, capable of leading multiple initiatives, meeting deadlines, and managing resources effectively.
• Willingness to expand knowledge in both the fluorspar mining and chemical production sectors, staying updated on industry trends and market dynamics.