Title:  Commercial Manager - Food Commodities EMEA

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Duties

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join the Health & Nutrition vertical business in the EMEA region, with a specific responsibility for the commodities portfolios. The successful candidate will be targeted to support strategic market share positions through key supplier relationships and consolidation to deliver double-digit gross profit growth.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage and drive a team of Product Managers and Assistants across the EMEA region.
• Develop a strategic vision for the future success of the commodities business with short and medium-term measurable actions.
• Continuously monitor market share by mapping suppliers and competitors’ activity.
• Support product management team in the negotiation of supplier conditions and identify areas for growth with key partners.
• Drive structural gross profit growth.
• Drive a culture of contract management with both sellers and purchasers and ensure the maintenance of positions managed through the PM team.
• Drive strong price management practices through the PM team and ensure effective cooperation with Sales Managers in the region.
• Review current commodity portfolio and make recommendations for change in order to better drive core products.
• Consider investment opportunities in infrastructure or acquisition targets which support the strategic vision for the Health & Nutrition EMEA business.   
• Drive Inbound Supplier service performance improvements.
• Optimize Working Capital

We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have previous product management experience in commodities, preferably in the Food industry, as well as people management skills and a strong strategic vision. 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 judgement, attention to detail, the ability to work across a wide network and be an excellent team player and influencer. You should strive for excellence in customer service and be an advocate for the success of your team.

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 10,000 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