Home-Based Solvents Portfolio Manager

Univar; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA LLC is seeking a Product Manager to drive profitability in the solvents portfolio and lead cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. You will influence pricing, negotiate contracts, and optimize product availability to support growth.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in commercial roles and a solid understanding of chemical distribution, solvent market dynamics, and pricing drivers. Strong teamwork and data analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in commercial roles such as sales, marketing, or product management.
• Solid understanding of the chemical distribution business model.
• Solid understanding of solvent market dynamics and pricing drivers.
• Proven ability to build external and internal relationships.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day execution of product management strategies: pricing, supplier share, etc.
• Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Maintains and analyzes performance metrics relative to supplier commitments and recommends actions.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers within product portfolio.
• Tracks performance relative to supplier rebate programs and recommends actions.
• Partners with regional commercial teams to collect market data for pricing and allocation decisions.
• Provides guidance to local commercial teams regarding pricing.
• Executes on identified cost efficiency opportunities with Supply Chain.
• Provides product and market updates to the organization.

Skills

Commercial experience

Supplier relationships

Pricing strategy

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Univar Solutions USA LLC is seeking a Product Manager to drive profitability in the solvents portfolio and lead cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. You will influence pricing, negotiate contracts, and optimize product availability to support growth.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in commercial roles and a solid understanding of chemical distribution, solvent market dynamics, and pricing drivers. Strong teamwork and data analysis are essential.