Product Manager

Synthomer

EMEA Product Manager owning specialty-chemical product strategy, pricing, and profitability for Synthomer. Driving portfolio growth across EMEA with Middelburg manufacturing and international teams.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRotterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong commercial and financial acumen with expertise in product management, pricing strategies, and market analysis within the chemical industry. Proven ability to drive profitability, optimize product life cycles, and collaborate effectively across teams to support strategic business decisions.

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Product ManagementPricing Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCommercial Insight

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Hard Skills

Product Life Cycle ManagementPortfolio AnalysisMargin Improvement InitiativesForecastingIntegrated Business Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Chemical IndustrySpecialty ChemicalsPolymersB2B EnvironmentsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the business owner for a portfolio of products manufactured at Synthomer's production facility in Middelburg, the Netherlands
Drive portfolio strategy, profitability, market growth, and operational excellence across the EMEA region
Define product strategy and optimize profitability
Manage product life cycles, including product launches, rationalization initiatives, and product discontinuations
Use portfolio analysis, market insights, and win/loss data to support strategic decision-making
Develop and execute regional pricing strategies to maximize profitability
Monitor and improve margin performance across customers, markets, applications, geographies, and products
Support forecasting activities and Integrated Business Planning processes
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams on pricing actions
Support contract and incentive strategy development and execution
Monitor market dynamics, competitive activity, supply and demand trends, and pricing developments
Conduct competitive analyses and deliver actionable recommendations
Analyze market opportunities and identify value creation initiatives
Provide commercial insight for strategic and operational business decisions
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Technology teams
Support new product commercialization, market expansion initiatives, and product launches
Contribute to S&OP processes, asset utilization decisions, inventory management, and allocation strategies
Ensure compliance with product quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Product Management, Commercial Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field
Experience within the chemical industry, specialty chemicals, polymers, or other industrial B2B environments is highly preferred
Strong commercial and financial acumen with a focus on profitability and value creation
Experience managing pricing strategies, margin improvement initiatives, and product portfolios
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities within international organizations
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Flexible working arrangements with a base location in either Middelburg or Rotterdam
Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
Culture of Inclusion
Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes
Competitive compensation and benefits package