Gesloten vacatures Maasland

Location: Montreuil, FR, 93108 Manchester, GB, M22 5TG Rotterdam, NL, 3012CL Zwijndrecht, NL, 3336 LH Essen, DE, 45257 Brussels, BE, 1070 Milano, Milan, IT, 20153

Company Name: Univar Solutions SAS

Requisition ID: 34700

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

As a Product Marketing Team Lead, you will lead product marketing activities across the region to contribute to the achievement of the company's sales and profitability targets. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on product and supplier management responsibilities. You will manage and develop a team of Product Marketing Managers while working closely with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to support long‑term growth and implement successful programs that benefit both Univar Solutions and our suppliers.

This is a highly commercial role with responsibility for driving business performance, developing supplier partnerships, and leading product strategies across the region.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Marketing Managers, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Drive product management and commercial activities across the region to support revenue growth and profitability.
• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, including pricing, business planning, and long‑term growth initiatives.
• Develop and execute regional product and supplier strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Support and lead supplier negotiations, including pricing and buying plans.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, finance, and marketing to implement effective commercial and operational strategies.
• Partner with sales teams by providing market insights, training, and guidance on product positioning and opportunities.
• Monitor business performance and support initiatives to improve profitability and market share.
• Ensure alignment between supplier strategies, product management activities, and commercial execution.
• Facilitate business growth through effective communication and coordination across internal teams and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in product management, marketing, or sales, preferably within the pharmaceutical ingredients industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience supporting profitability and business growth.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make strategic, data‑driven decisions.
• Experience developing and managing relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships with teams such as Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• High level of decision‑making ability, balancing supplier needs and company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex and diverse workloads.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.

This is a hybrid opportunity open to candidates located across Europe. We welcome applications from candidates based in countries where Univar Solutions operates.

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 the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

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.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.