Title:  Product Manager - Health & Nutrition

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the Health and Nutrition vertical business in the UK region, which a specific responsibility for the commodities portfolio. This position will work closely with key suppliers and internal personnel to support successful long-term growth and will collaborate with customers, suppliers, field management and field sales to establish and implement successful programs that benefit both Univar and our suppliers.

What you´ll do:

• Maintain strong business relationships with suppliers. This includes mapping and engaging interactions with management, technical, marketing, and supply teams.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of the procurement, supply, sales, marketing, financial and logistical strategy.
• Support and own the negotiation of pricing and buying plans.
• Control selling prices to maximise gross margins through maintenance of pricing tools and systems. 
• Improve margins not only through the cost of goods, but also by supporting any relevant market or value driven pricing initiatives
• Take corrective actions where appropriate to recover business, review and assess the portfolio of products/suppliers
• Work closely with marketing on campaigns, push products, and supplier engagement.
• Provide regular market updates to the field sales organization on assigned products, and coordinates training with suppliers for both technical and commercial.
• Prepare and submits reports as advised.
• Continuously monitor market share by mapping suppliers and competitors’ activity
• Facilitate business growth and communications relevant to the assigned market.

What you´ll need:

• Analytical proven skills are needed to develop strategic data-driven decisions.

• Ability to develop and grow strong relationships with key suppliers and cross-functional partners (Marketing, Procurement, Finance, etc.).
• High level of decision-making ability balancing supplier needs and company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workloads.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation abilities.
• Proven financial leadership skills.

Where you'll work:

• This is a hybrid opportunity. This role will spend 1-2 days a week at one of our offices. Office locations: Manchester / Bradford / Coventry / Chertsey.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!  

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.  Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.  

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification