Product Manager

Brenntag; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical distribution sector is seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Manager to oversee a portfolio of products. This role involves sourcing, pricing strategy implementation, and supplier management, aiming to drive business growth and market competitiveness. Ideal candidates will bring 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong skills in market analysis and procurement.

Benefits

Competitive and fair salary

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in a Product Management/Marketing function.
• Experience in managing complex Supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of import/export and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of products for assigned industry segments.
• Identify new market opportunities and implement pricing strategies.
• Ensure sustainable availability of products and optimize stock management.

Skills

Product Management & Strategy

Supplier & Vendor Management

Market Analysis

Costing & Pricing Strategy

Procurement & Inventory Control

Customer & Supplier Relations

Data Analysis & Reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Supply Chain, Analytical Chemistry/BSC or Related Field

Job description

Your Role

The Product Manager strategically manages a portfolio of products (chemical ingredients/ commodities) for assigned industry segments, ensuring reliable and competitive product supply and achievement of targeted gross margins. The role also involves identifying new market opportunities in collaboration with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Market knowledge and strategy development for segment
• Sourcing and Costing
• Execute supplier approval and vendor rating
• Negotiate (budget) volumes, price, contracts
• Implement pricing strategies
• Increasing exclusive supplier business
• Reporting - internally and to principles
• Identifying new suppliers for potential strategic products
• Provide product expertise, and define core product/supplier combinations, manage key contracts and suppliers.
• Ensure sustainable availability of products
• Optimise stocks and manage slow movers/obsolete stocks
• Support procurement department - forecasts to sales team
• Handle major complaints and claims
• Product performance reviews

Your Profile

A strategic and results-driven Product Manager with expertise in portfolio management, supplier negotiations, and market analysis. Strong ability to develop and implement pricing strategies, optimise product availability, and identify new market opportunities. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to drive business growth.

Skills

• Product Management & Strategy
• Supplier & Vendor Management
• Market Analysis
• Costing & Pricing Strategy
• Procurement & Inventory Control
• Customer & Supplier Relations
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Experience

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in a Product Management/Marketing function that includes managing complex and or significant Supplier relationships and key accounts (Agriculture/Mining/ Food/Pharma/Animal Nutrition industries/Water Treatment/Coatings & Construction)
• Experience in chemical industry/distribution preferred
• Ability to understand the complete commercial pipelines and resolve issues in area of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of import / export, regulatory and logistics management

Education

• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Supply Chain, Analytical Chemistry/BSC or Related Field

Our Offer

• Competitive and fair salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities