Product Manager Industrial Manufactured Chemicals (Remote)

Product Manager Industrial Manufactured Chemicals | IXOM | Australia

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including water treatment, mining, oil & gas, construction, dairy, food and beverage, agriculture, viticulture, and pulp and paper (just to name a few).

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

About your role

With a strong track record of growth, we are looking for a strategic and astute Portfolio Manager to join our team to play a key role in the execution of our growth strategy and to be a potential successor in a critical part of our business.

This role will have responsibility for one of IXOM’s largest product portfolios. We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of a team delivering critical supply chains for Australian industries. Our commercial roles have the perfect blend of strategy and the commercial management of complex supply chains involving locally manufactured and internationally traded products.

This is a unique opportunity within the IXOM business and marked for succession planning into senior roles within the business, that in return will give you a real career advancement opportunity to join a growing and stable business with an exciting pipeline of work ahead of us.

With offices based in Melbourne and Sydney, we are flexible to where this role is based, working with a collaborative team in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, you will be responsible for the generation of product plans, sourcing of raw materials, product pricing, manufacturing and supply chain strategy of your locally manufactured products and ensuring the end-to-end profitability of your portfolio.

You will deal with a complex supply chain to oversee the journey of our products and ensure continuity of supply. The products you will be responsible for are sold to a wide range of markets meaning this role will be required to work closely with sales teams and customers across IXOM, as well as with our Operations team.

As for other portfolios, you will need to address the increasing competitive threat to your segment share, but you will also lead the development of strategies to secure emerging opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in key market segments including mining, oil & gas, industrial, resellers etc
• Portfolio management experience, preferably in industrial based markets or chemicals related discipline
• Experience in industrial chemicals and technologies and their in-field application is preferred
• Financial literacy, coupled with Product Management and Marketing experience is preferred
• An ability to engage collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and influence key decision makers to deliver significant results
• Outstanding commercial acumen gained in a commercial role, ideally involving complex industrial supply chains
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and execution of sizable commercial contract strategies, for example, high-value product supply tender bids, negotiation and contract performance management
• Superior negotiation skills
• Someone who thrives on challenge, loves the thrill of the ‘win’ and who is driven to achieve exceptional commercial outcomes
• Experience within chemical supply chain trading will be highly regarded
• In addition to commercial skills a Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or related discipline will be highly desirable
• Additional qualifications of an MBA would be highly regarded

Benefits at IXOM

We take looking after our people seriously. 

For a start, you’ll work for a large global organisation, where you’ll not only earn a competitive salary, but you’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

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