Job Description
We, TER Chemicals, are a family-run trading company for raw materials, specialty chemicals and food additives that has been operating successfully internationally for more than 100 years. In doing so, we act with the mentality of a modern family business with an eye on the constant change in our industry and the challenges of the future.
We are seeking a highly motivated Global Product Manager (m/f/d) to join our team within the Personal, as well as Home, Institutional & Industrial Care (HI&I) portfolio. As a key member of the product management team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, developing, and managing relationships with suppliers for our HQ and European subsidiaries. You will work closely with HQ decision-makers within the given fields, as well as Sales Managers within our European setup to enhance and optimize the TER portfolio. You will leverage your understanding and experience of these industries, cultural fluency, linguistics, and negotiation skills to help build strong relationships with potential partners and ensure the best possible pricing and product quality for our company
- Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, demand planning, purchasing, performance monitoring, conflict resolution and continuous analysis of business development
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activity, and new product developments
- Evaluate potential suppliers based on factors such as portfolio relevancy, product quality, pricing, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, industry reputation and ethical sourcing practices
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and R&D teams, to ensure product offerings align with market needs and customer requirements
- Oversee product launches and ensure successful product introductions across subsidiaries
- Supporting and advising our international sales team by providing technical application advice to customers and regular product training courses
- National and international travel, e.g. for trade fairs, conferences and supplier visits
- Bachelor's degree in science, majoring in biology and/or chemistry
- Minimum 2 years of experience in product management and/or sourcing within Personal Care and HI&I ingredients, preferably at a chemical distributor
- Strong understanding of the Personal Care and HI&I market dynamics, including industry trends and regulatory requirements
- Experience in closely working with manufacturers and/or producers of finished products, from concept to finished products in terms of formulations.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Independent and innovative thinker
- Ambitious personality with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in managing and analysing market data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, further languages are a plus (French, German, Italian, Danish, Polish)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- An extremely interesting and varied position in a family-run company with an international orientation
- Opportunity to work independently and contribute own creative ideas, both in strategic and operational work to build/ develop a strong brand reputation in Europe
- Further internal and external trainings will be offered, should you see the need