European Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of cross-regional product management for designated principals/suppliers operating in various countries.

• Oversee supplier programs, manage the portfolio lifecycle, provide pricing inputs, and ensure inventory health to achieve growth and margin objectives.

• Administer regional supplier portfolios; conduct gap analyses and identify potential vendors to address any portfolio deficiencies.

• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships and collaboratively develop joint business plans.

• Facilitate contract execution in collaboration with Sales, Procurement, Technical, and Operations teams.

• Establish margin targets and pricing suggestions; execute price adjustments and monitor margin integrity.

• Manage inventory health to meet turnover goals and reduce slow or obsolete stock.

• Predict future demand for suppliers.

• Analyze market trends and competition, translating insights into regional programs and campaigns.

• Organize supplier workshops and deliver technical training and field support to the sales team.

• Collaborate with marketing to develop supplier-related content for training materials, blogs, exhibitions, and LinkedIn.

• Ensure uniform portfolio and pricing guidelines across different countries.

• Maintain the accuracy of data and systems, including third-party portals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across multiple countries.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Proficient in Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with specialized systems and portals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business.

• Significant experience in chemical distribution or manufacturing.

• Background in product management, sales, and experience interacting with customers or suppliers.

• Willingness and ability to travel 30–40% within assigned sub-regions or regions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants and employees from all backgrounds and identities.

• A workplace that values diversity.

• Opportunities for travel across assigned sub-regions and regions.