Product Manager - Chemicals / Hazmat

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of strategic product initiatives related to sourcing, supplier development, contract implementation, and product portfolio optimization.
• Develop and manage comprehensive product plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resources, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Cook up with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery of product objectives.
• Support contract development and implementation activities by coordinating reviews, approvals, and compliance milestones.
• Manage supplier-related product initiatives, including onboarding, qualification, performance improvement, and supply risk mitigation efforts.
• Analyze business requirements, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and market trends to support data-driven product decisions.
• Identify risks related to supply continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, and timelines; proactively drive mitigation and contingency plans.
• Apply structured product management methodologies and data analytics to track progress, outcomes, and benefits realization.
• Monitor and report KPIs, product status, savings realization, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication through regular status updates, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with commercial and digital teams to support web-based product, pricing, and inventory initiatives tied to product deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in product execution processes, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted authorization to work and travel within and outside the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; additional certifications in Project Management or a related field are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing cross-functional product initiatives within chemicals, oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Proven experience leading initiatives involving supplier management, contracts, supply chain, quality, or regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines, dependencies, and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience using ERP systems and product or procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar).
• Experience coordinating RFI/RFQ/RFP processes or supplier-related initiatives strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting digital platforms, ERP data, or web-based product and inventory initiatives.
• Strong product management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder communication and influence at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk management and issue-resolution skills.
• Collaborative, results-driven mindset with high attention to detail.
• Professional-level English communication skills.
• Projectct management or supply chain certifications (PMP, PgMP, SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical raw materials, hazmat products, feedstocks, and regulated supply environments.
• Experience supporting digital transformation, e-commerce initiatives, or online inventory optimization.