Product Manager – Performance Materials, Lubricants
Univar Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milano • 🇮🇹 Italy
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Responsible for business relationships with suppliers, including mapping and engaging interactions with management, technical, marketing, and supply teams
- Assist in the implementation and execution of procurement, supply, sales, marketing, financial, and logistical strategies
- Support and lead the negotiation of pricing and buying plans
- Close partnership with procurement, finance, and accounts payable to resolve supplier issues and remove supply chain obstacles
- Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, push products, and supplier engagement
- Provide regular market updates to the field sales organization on assigned products and coordinate training with suppliers for both technical and commercial topics
- Provide mentorship to the sales teams and others on day-to-day issues, e.g., pricing, service, procurement, and supply
- Facilitate business growth and communications relevant to the assigned market
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a technical field (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred)
- Successful experience (minimum 2 years) in sales and/or product management
- Proven technical knowledge in the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers and/or Lubricants (raw chemicals) industry
- Analytical skills to develop strategic, data-driven decisions
- Ability to develop and grow positive relationships with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Procurement, Finance, etc.) and suppliers
- High level of decision-making ability, balancing supplier needs and company objectives
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse and significant workloads
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Knowledge of SAP and/or Salesforce is highly preferred
- Availability to travel across Italy up to 50% of the time
Benefits
- Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives
- Diverse benefits offering to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
salesproduct managementanalytical skillsdecision-makingorganizational skillsnegotiationmarket analysissupplier engagementtechnical knowledgedata-driven decision making
Soft skills
relationship buildingmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationpresentation skills
Certifications
Master’s degree