Product Manager (OR)

Role reports to: Director EU Divisions

Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands (next to the central railway station)

With roots dating back to 1910, Medline is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products. Our 30,000 employees around the globe provide high-quality surgical supplies, medical devices and solutions that healthcare professionals need to deliver the very best care possible in a variety of care settings.

To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit www.medline.eu.

As Product Manager you will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the OR product categories to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial and corporate growth objectives. You will be tasked with developing, managing and driving the profitability of your product portfolio. Your responsibilities include developing strategic collaborations with various business units across the organisation, including sales, marketing, operations and our supply chain.

• Manage product categories to optimise profits and meet marketing, financial and corporate growth objectives.
• Develop market assessments and launch plans for new products to drive sales and optimise profits.
• Negotiate with current suppliers to drive better costing and increase capacity to support division growth, with the support of the sourcing department.
• Work continuously on portfolio rationalisation to streamline our offer and increase supply efficiency.
• Work as a transversal team leader during the product development phase, with respect to product launch/change procedures.
• Benchmark competition (product portfolio, pricing, market share etc.) and support the sales team in formulating customer offers.
• Develop training programmes and marketing collaterals to support the sales team.
• Work with account managers to understand customers' needs and the competitive landscape.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, marketing or healthcare
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in marketing, sales and/or product management, preferably in the healthcare industry
• Experience negotiating with outside vendors and internal resources
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in any other European language is advantageous
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other Medline locations in Europe

Success in this role requires strong financial data analysis skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and the capacity to influence and collaborate across multicultural, cross‑functional teams

• One-year contract, with the expectation of a permanent contract following successful completion
• Market based base salary and a bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness allowance
• 26 vacation days + the option to buy 5 extra days

Ready for a new challenge?

Medline thrives when everyone feels truly connected and empowered to contribute their unique insights. We aim to ensure an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully engaged. We're eager to welcome applicants, regardless of background and/or lived experiences, recognising that our differences in perspectives enables us to carry out our mission to help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. We look forward to receiving your application.

Contact

Please apply below before the 9th of March. We look forward hearing from you!