Product Manager

Ryerson; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Product Manager to lead the product team and drive profitable growth through deep product knowledge and market insights. You will align with inventory and pricing philosophies while supporting both inside and outside sales channels.

The role requires leadership of buyers, collaboration with mills, and execution of product line goals to optimize margins and inventory performance while enhancing customer service and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a high school diploma with 8+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain or product sales experience.
• Experience with role-specific products; metal fabrication experience a plus.
• Strong MS Office knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with problem-solving and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support profitable growth of market share by handling day-to-day commercial support activities, including quoting, while leveraging negotiated programs with preferred suppliers to source.
• Provide sourcing assistance for sales for the assigned product category.
• Assist the local sales teams on all product needs, such as quoting new business and updating quotes on existing business.
• Assist in developing, implementing, communicating, and executing company and product line goals, including growth metrics and inventory management.
• Provide daily leadership for the product line buyers and train the team to meet company goals.
• Serve as primary contact for the product line team and assist the Director of Procurement with employment decisions.
• Work with mills to improve margins and vendor performance in line with inventory goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma with 8+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service.

Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

We are seeking a Product Manager who is responsible for driving the profitable growth of our business through exemplary leadership of the product team. This role is responsible for managing buyers within the assigned product category and aligning with company inventory and pricing philosophies. As a key supervisory and commercial role, the Product Manager serves as a vital resource for both inside and outside sales, leveraging in‑depth knowledge of products, industry/market applications, and Ryerson’s preferred sourcing strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support profitable growth of market share by handling day‑to‑day commercial support activities, including quoting, while leveraging negotiated programs with preferred suppliers to source.
• Provide sourcing assistance for sales for the assigned product category.
• Assist the local sales teams on all product needs they may have, such as quoting new business, updating quotes on existing business, and finding outside sources on non‑stocked items.
• Assist in developing, implementing, communicating, and executing company and product line goals, including product category growth metrics such as volume and profit and inventory management metrics.
• Provide daily leadership for the product line buyers, including developing and training the team to effectively meet company goals and personal career goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the product line team and assist the Director of Procurement with employment decisions relating to the team.
• Work closely with mills, to continually improve margins and vendor performance metrics in line with company inventory goals.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or High School Diploma with 8 plus years of experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain or product sales experience desired.
• Experience with role‑specific products required, metal fabrication experience a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
• Motivation and problem‑solving skills, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.