Your Role As Product Manager (m/f/d) Beauty & Personal Care DACH, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, aligning supplier strategies with corporate objectives, and supporting the sales organization in achieving business goals. You will act as the key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring product availability, compliance, and market competitiveness. This role requires strong negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of market dynamics. This fixed-term contract (12 months) is ideal for candidates looking for a defined-term opportunity to contribute and grow within our team. Key Responsibilities Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management Develop and manage supplier relationships, aligning their strategy with Brenntag’s goals and deploying it across the sales organization. Sales Enablement & Support Provide documentation, training, and organizational support for customer visits and sales fairs. Sales Pipeline & Sampling Oversight Track and review sales projects and sampling activities to ensure timely execution and follow-up. Contract & Price Negotiation Negotiate supply agreements and pricing terms in line with corporate objectives and maintain pricing tools. Product Stewardship & Compliance Own product setup in SAP, manage complaints, ensure compliance, and maintain documentation. Inventory & Strategic Purchasing Ensure optimal stock levels and working capital through strategic purchasing and material allocation. Market Intelligence & Global Coordination Conduct market research to support sourcing and marketing, and facilitate global/regional product group management. Your Profile Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field. Proven experience in product management, procurement, or supplier relations. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in SAP and other ERP systems. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Our Offer Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme Benefit from free employee parking and convenient transport connections Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA Team