Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Strategy Execution Account Management Project Management Supplier Management Pricing Strategies Profitable Growth Market Analysis Margin Lending Commercial Management Sales Forecasting Marketing Supplier Management Polymer Engineering Materials Engineering Technical Engineering Empowerment

Other Skills

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Strategic Thinking
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Decision Making
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Business Acumen
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Leadership

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years in engineering plastics, polymer raw materials, or technical chemical distribution
Strong commercial track record with measurable growth achievements
Experience managing international supplier relationships
High strategic capability with hands-on execution mindset

Requirements:

Execute the European commercial strategy for the Engineering Plastics portfolio
Own margin, pricing strategy and forecasting for the portfolio
Lead strategic supplier management and negotiations
Develop new distribution channels and drive active business development and key account management

Astrantia Talent

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

About Astrantia Talent

Astrantia Talent Limited specialises in recruiting and sourcing top-notch candidates for challenging roles within several sectors, including Chemicals, Plastics, Recycling, Energy, Automotive, Medical, Pharma, and Lifesciences. We emphasise the importance of people in making a successful business, with a people-centric attitude to recruitment and the devout commitment towards providing an exceptional positive experience for both clients and candidates. Our unique and complete approach helps us to fully understand the industries and products we are dealing with, and their talent needs. We offer a range of services for clients, including executive searches, confidential/volume appointments, headhunting and market intelligence. For candidates, we offer comprehensive resume development, interview coaching, marketing campaigns, and much more. Whilst we are based in the heart of England, Astrantia Talent operates successfully throughout the UK and Europe. Here at Astrantia Talent we connect extraordinary talent with opportunity!

Company type: Small startup

Industry: Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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Job description

Regional Product Manager – Engineering Plastics

Central Europe | Home Office | Extensive Travel

On behalf of a leading distributor of engineering plastics and polymer raw materials, we are looking for a Regional Product Manager – Engineering Plastics.

This is a strategically relevant role with full commercial ownership of a defined product family across Europe.

The position combines portfolio strategy, supplier leadership, and key account development within a dynamic, growth-oriented international environment.

You will take full responsibility for the commercial success of the Engineering Plastics portfolio, driving profitable growth through:

Execution of the European commercial strategy
Margin ownership, pricing strategy, and forecasting
Strategic supplier management and negotiations
Development of new distribution channels
Active business development and key account management

You will act as the commercial driver of the specified product range, translating market intelligence into sustainable growth.

The Ideal Candidate

5+ years in engineering plastics, polymer raw materials, or technical chemical distribution
Strong commercial track record with measurable growth achievements
Technical background (Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science) preferred
Experience managing international supplier relationships
High strategic capability combined with hands-on execution mindset
Fluent English; additional European languages advantageous
Comfortable with extensive European travel

Why This Role?

True ownership of a strategic product portfolio
Direct reporting to senior leadership
International scope and visibility
High autonomy and decision-making authority
Attractive compensation structure with performance-based upside

For commercial professionals seeking broader European responsibility and strategic impact, this role offers significant growth potential within an expanding international group.

Contact:
Jenny Böhnlein
jenny@astrantiatalent.com
+49 176 31196980