Product Manager – Procurement / Supply – Automotive / Trade / Engineering

Ready to take 2021 by storm in a new role representing a global leading Specialty Products & Consumables brand? A competitive salary, benefits package and a great team await.

Role Info:

Product Manager – Specialty Products & Consumables (Automotive, Trade, Engineering & Manufacturing Industries)
Tamworth | Competitive Salary + Company Benefits Package

About the Company:

Part of a $9 billion global chemical and product distributor we are a leading European supplier of high performance industrial consumables to the transportation, aerospace, construction and industrial sectors. With a product portfolio range including the automotive industry, Trade industrial ( painting and decorating etc) and adhesives lubricants in engineering and manufacturing,

The Role:

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Product Manager to continue to develop a commercial career in product management. Reporting directly to the Supplier & Inventory Manager with responsibility for the Automotive sector, working proactively with existing and new suppliers to develop and maintain a strong product portfolio whilst managing costs to maximize profit.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

+ Continuously monitor market share by mapping suppliers and competitors activity
+ Negotiate supplier conditions including purchase price, delivery, payment terms and other relevant environments.
+ Drive structural gross profit growth
+ Price Management – drive tactical pricing and communication with sales
+ Manage opportunity pipeline and maintain for all key supplier projects whilst ensuring key products and suppliers are clearly managed and targeted.
+ Ensure correct product documentation
+ Drive Inbound Supplier service performance improvements.
+ Optimize Working Capital

We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a sales or commercial role and/or an automotive background. It is essential that you are self-motivated, focused, and flexible, organized, a strong communicator and possess excellent IT skills. The successful candidate will have proven commercial judgment, attention to detail, and be able to work alone when required. You should strive for excellence in customer service and in the accuracy of information.

What we offer in return:

+ 33 days holiday
+ Holiday buy and sell scheme
+ Discretionary bonus scheme
+ Generous pension scheme
+ Death in service benefits
+ Discounted private healthcare
+ Discounts with 1,000+ retailers
+ Employee assistance programme
+ Employee share plan
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Learning & development programmes
+ Career progression opportunities
+ Free onsite parking

It's an exciting time to join the team. We are a great team of people, a great place to work and offer all the benefits you’d expect from the world leader at what we do. Come and join us in a business with a global focus where your quality can make a real difference!

Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include:
Supplier Management, Sales, Commercial Growth, Product Marketing, Category Manager, Product Portfolio Manager, Procurement, Buying

Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager

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