Product Manager; Ingredients

About the role:

Execute product and purchasing strategy, manage key supplier relations and contracts, conduct product sourcing, and coordinate sales activities, in a country for defined strategic products.

Manage relationships with key manufacturers and have a working knowledge of the food ingredients industry Negotiate with suppliers to obtain appropriate purchase and distribution agreements. Contribute to the preparation, deliver, and monitoring of EBITDA sales and margin targets and budgets. Develop and implement sales and marketing plans for a specified portfolio of products, customers and industries. Constantly review and assess the portfolio of products, customers and suppliers.

Regularly report on plans and results, agree and ensure remediably action where required. Provide logistical and marketing support and training to effectively launch/re‑launch products. Control selling prices to maintain and improve budgeted gross margin. Ensure all products are purchased competitively. Provide market intelligence to relevant staff on availability, price, stock levels and market trends. Ensure the consistent implementation of all company reports, policies and procedures.

Awareness of market conditions and trends including competitor activity and market share relating to individual products. Undertake any reasonable tasks or duties assigned by the appropriate line managers from time to time, related to the effective and efficient performance of the job, and providing they are within the post holders skills and ability.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds.

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients.

Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization.

We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

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