Remote Solvents District Manager

Univar Solutions; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a commercially focused professional to maximize profitable growth within the solvents portfolio. You will execute pricing strategies, build supplier relationships, analyze performance metrics, and negotiate with suppliers to support product marketing decisions.

The role requires deep knowledge of the chemical distribution model, market dynamics, and cross-functional collaboration with regional teams. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and SAP experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in commercial roles (sales, marketing, or product management).
• Solid understanding of the chemical distribution business model.
• Solid understanding of solvent market dynamics, supply-demand trends, and key pricing drivers.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships externally and internally.
• Strong commitment to 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 in support of the Product Marketing Managers.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers within product portfolio.
• Tracks performance relative to supplier rebate programs and recommends actions in support of the Product Marketing Managers.
• Partners with regional commercial teams to collate market data for product portfolio and uses data for internal decision-making regarding pricing and product allocation as well as supplier relationship building.
• Provides guidance to local commercial teams regarding pricing.
• Executes on identified cost efficiency opportunities in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Provides product and market updates to the organization.

Skills

Pricing strategies

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Teamwork

Pricing and profit management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a commercially focused professional to maximize profitable growth within the solvents portfolio. You will execute pricing strategies, build supplier relationships, analyze performance metrics, and negotiate with suppliers to support product marketing decisions.

The role requires deep knowledge of the chemical distribution model, market dynamics, and cross-functional collaboration with regional teams. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and SAP experience is valued.