Location: Office Based in Cambridge - Hybrid
Our client is a rapidly expanding chemical distributor looking for an ambitious Product Manager with a technical and commercial background in chemical supply and distribution. You will be expected to use your technical knowledge in chemistry together with your commercial experience to develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with business objectives, market trends, and customer needs under the direction of the Head of Product Management.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
Identify and evaluate new product opportunities by conducting market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback analysis.
Plan and manage product launches, including but not limited to material creation complying with regulatory requirements, pricing, value proposition and promotional strategies.
Conduct market assessments, monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to identify areas for improvement, optimise product offerings and manage product life cycle.
Liaise with supply chain teams to manage comprehensive material requirement planning, coordinate demand forecasting, ensure optimal supply, inventory management and timely delivery.
Coordinate and organise sample management by liaising with sales and logistics.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and global product managers, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high supplier performance.
Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers and global product management teams to optimise profitability.
Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Technical Skills
Highly numerate with an ability to calculate pricing, margins and costs are key to this role.
Ideally the candidate will have experience in an international trading and/or distribution environment and be familiar with incoterms
The ideal candidate will have CRM and ERP experience (SAP)
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the same or similar role such as supplier management or project management.
Capacity to manage multiple projects.
Candidate Requirements:
Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Understand client needs
Good planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
Exceptional at problem-solving and able to remain calm under pressure.
Can meet targets and deadlines with a willingness to learn.