Industry Market Manager - Material Science
Core
Drive financial performance, strategic growth, and market development for Material Science product categories across North America by managing category strategies, supplier partnerships, and portfolio optimization.
Role type
Senior Industry Market Manager (Category Management)
Builds
Material Science product portfolios and supplier networks for coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, composites, polymers, plastics, construction materials, electronics, and advanced materials.
Domain
Specialty chemicals and materials science distribution
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, financial performance management, pricing strategy, market intelligence analysis, cross-functional leadership, negotiation, project management
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree in Materials Science/Engineering, experience in specialty chemicals distribution, ability to translate technical value propositions into commercial opportunities
Technologies
Salesforce, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Material Science category strategies including sourcing and growth objectives; manage executive-level supplier relationships and negotiate supply agreements; drive sales growth, gross profit, and margin expansion; support sales teams with market intelligence and product expertise; monitor supply availability and inventory levels; collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic growth initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
