05 Aug
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Wilmar Sugar
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New South Wales
05 Aug
Wilmar Sugar
New South Wales
Wilmar Ingredients are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our Sales & Marketing team on a permanent full-time basis.
This role can be based from either our Yarraville (VIC) or Macquarie Park (NSW) office, with flexibility to travel when required and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across both locations.Reporting to the Commercial Manager – Wilmar Ingredients, this role is responsible for managing our sweetener and functional ingredients portfolio, building strong supplier relationships and driving growth through product portfolio management, business development and sales support.You'll work closely with our sales, planning, supply chain and customer service teams, while partnering with suppliers to support product availability, identify growth opportunities and bring new ingredients to market.
This role suits someone who enjoys combining commercial acumen, market knowledge and strong relationship management to drive portfolio growth and deliver value for customers.The things you'll be involved in:Managing and growing our sweetener and functional ingredients product portfolioBuilding and managing strong supplier and manufacturer partnerships, including commercial negotiations and contract arrangementsIdentifying recent product, market and customer opportunities that support growthWorking closely with sales to support customer projects, product innovation and new business developmentDeveloping pricing recommendations and managing product margins to support business performanceMonitoring sales performance, forecasts, inventory and profitability to support business planning and continuity of supplyMonitoring market trends,
competitor activity and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and inform commercial strategyProviding technical product knowledge and supporting product quality, application and customer requirementsSupporting new product launches and helping bring innovative ingredient solutions to marketWhat we're looking for:We're looking for someone who is commercially minded, relationship focused and passionate about business growth, and customer focused.
You will bring:Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Business, Marketing or a related disciplineMinimum 5 years' experience within the Australian food and beverage industry in a B2B environmentExperience managing ingredient or product portfolios from supplier through to B2B customersStrong commercial capability with experience managing pricing, margins and profitabilityExperience in NPD, market research and supporting successful product launchesStrong understanding of ingredient markets and customer needs within food manufacturingExperience building and maintaining supplier and customer relationshipsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong analytical, planning and problem‐solving skillsExperience using SAP, CRM systems and reporting tools will be highly regardedExperience with sweeteners,
functional ingredients or non‐sugar alternatives will be highly regardedWilmar Ingredients is managed within our Sugar Australia business.
We have a long history of importing key ingredients in the functional food, non‐sugar sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients and core oleochemicals portfolios into various industries.
Key markets for this role are Food & Beverage and Complimentary Healthcare.
Most of our ingredients are manufactured by Wilmar through our global footprint.
We are a customer focused business supporting our continuity of supply and product development.When joining our team, you can expect to be part of a passionate and inclusive work environment that supports business growth and people development within a value led culture.
Our company values are integrity, excellence, passion, innovation, teamwork and safety, which underpins the way we work and support one another across the business.What we offer:Competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid work, and exclusive corporate discountsHealth and wellbeing programs, regular social events, and employee recognition initiativesOngoing learning and career development opportunitiesA friendly and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on our people and our customersWe are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.Interested?
If you're a commercially savvy product manager who enjoys building relationships, identifying growth opportunities and bringing innovative ingredient solutions to market, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Product Manager - Sweetener Ingredients (New South Wales)
🏢 Wilmar Sugar
📍 New South Wales