Product Manager - Bulk Liquids

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). 

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. 

About your role

We currently have the opportunity for a Product Manager to join our Traded Products commercial team, in a 12-month contract position, due to upcoming parental leave.

Based at our Head Office in Melbourne, this role will be responsible for the overall product stewardship of the bulk liquids portfolio to support various IXOM end market strategies. This role will manage the marketing, sales and operations of the imported Bulk Liquids business, to maximise business performance and financial return to IXOM.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise returns of product sales by retention of existing volume and acquisition of new volume
• Monitoring S&OP overlaying supply and demand market dynamics
• Securing most favourable cost position and working capital terms with suppliers
• End-to-end product stewardship
• Principal & Supplier management
• Build strong and deep relationships to ensure best in class pricing, margin and Trade Working Capital management
• Maintain market intelligence information for products
• Annual review of product plan in consultation with key stakeholders
• Actively work with relevant sales team in account planning for key customers
• Ensure all supplier and product related SH&E requirements are met

Who are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualification in a technical discipline (Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain etc) is preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of bulk supply chains (chemical distribution), S&OP and bulk product offerings
• Good grasp of the principals of bulk product procurement and market analysis
• Experience in managing commercial budgets will be highly regarded
• Ability to build strong relationships and have an eye for detail
• Ability to influence and problem solve

Benefits at IXOM

We take looking after our people seriously. 

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.