Product Management Expert

Job Title:
Product Manager Expert – Asian Sourced Food Ingredients
Location:
Any Caldic European Country
Work Arrangement:
Remote/ Hybrid
Travel:
Approximately 50% across Europe
About The Role
Are you passionate about the food ingredients industry and eager to drive growth in a highly international environment?
We are looking for a commercially driven
Product Manager Expert – Asian Sourced Food Ingredients
to join our European Food & Nutrition team. This is a newly created position reporting to the
Regional Industry Director, Food Europe.
The role is focused on expanding Caldic's footprint in Asian-sourced ingredients, with a strong emphasis on products sourced from China and other Asian markets. You will act as the commercial bridge between suppliers, sourcing teams, supply chain, sales organizations, and customers across Europe and Asia.
This position combines business development, supplier management, product portfolio ownership, and market development. You will play a key role in helping Caldic grow its business in
commodity and specialty food ingredients
while navigating the complexities of international trade, supply chain management, and market dynamics.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, building relationships, educating customers and sales teams, and driving profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of Asian-sourced food ingredient suppliers, with a strong focus on China and other key sourcing regions.
Drive commercial growth and market expansion activities across the European Food & Nutrition business.
Collaborate closely with sourcing teams in Asia to optimize supplier relationships, product availability, and market opportunities.
Work with sales leaders and local commercial teams across Europe to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Support customers and sales teams with product recommendations, application-focused guidance, and commercial expertise.
Lead supplier negotiations, pricing discussions, budgeting activities, portfolio planning, and profitability management.
Develop and execute strategic growth plans for assigned product categories.
Train, educate, and support sales teams on products, market developments, and customer opportunities.
Act as the key commercial interface between suppliers, customers, sourcing teams, supply chain, and sales organizations.
Monitor industry trends, customer needs, competitive developments, and regulatory changes impacting the ingredient market.
Support the management of supply chain challenges and constraints related to Asian sourcing and international trade.
Maintain awareness of import regulations, foreign trade requirements, duties, tariffs, and anti-dumping measures impacting sourced ingredients.
Promote collaboration across functions to ensure successful execution of growth initiatives.
Skills
Strong commercial drive with a hunter mentality and passion for business development.
Ability to identify opportunities and convert market potential into profitable growth.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities.
Financial and commercial awareness.
Self-driven professional capable of working with a high degree of autonomy.
Sales and customer service mindset.
Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.
Willingness to travel frequently throughout Europe (approximately 50%).
Job Requirements
Minimum Bachelor's degree (field of study is flexible; relevant experience is the primary consideration).
At least 5 years of relevant commercial experience in food ingredients, specialty chemicals, ingredients distribution, or related industries.
Strong knowledge of food ingredients and food applications.
Experience working with commodity food ingredients such as citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sweeteners, polyols, and food amino acids and similar product categories
Experience working with ingredients sourced from Asia, particularly China, is highly desirable.
Experience managing supplier relationships, product portfolios, pricing, and commercial negotiations.
Understanding of international trade, importing, supply chain management, sourcing activities, and customs in China.
Knowledge of duties, tariffs, anti-dumping regulations, and foreign trade practices is considered a strong advantage.
Fluent English, both written and spoken. Chinese and other European language skills are advantageous.
Knowledge of ERP and CRM systems.
About Caldic
At Caldic, we're a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We Offer
Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
Hybrid/ remote working environment with flexibility
High autonomy and ownership in a strategically important growth role
The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
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