(Senior) Product Manager - Pigments (m/f/d)

Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

(Senior) Product Manager - Pigments (m/f/d)

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit: Chemicals

Job Function: Product Management

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

Shape the future of pigments in Europe – with HELM.

At HELM, we combine the sustainable values of a family-owned business with an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers quick decisions and innovative thinking. As (Senior) Product Manager - Pigments (m/f/d), you will play a key role in driving our distribution growth and building strong partnerships in a dynamic international environment.

We offer you challenging tasks with a high level of responsibility in a truly global setting. At HELM, you will experience a culture that values sustainability, partnership, and freedom in the way you do business — giving you the space to make an impact and develop your career.

Take ownership of a key part of our solid chemicals business in Europe:

• Strategy & Growth : Define and implement the strategy for expanding HELMs pigment distribution activities across Europe in close collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain teams.
• Market Intelligence : Analyze purchasing and sales activities, monitor performance, and identify opportunities based on market trends.
• Relationship Management : Manage supplier and customer accounts directly, supported by local Sales Managers, and negotiate contracts confidently.
• Decision-Making : Set short- and medium-term strategies, including pricing, to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
• Planning & Optimization : Work closely with Supply Chain Operations on purchase planning, inventory optimization, and international value chains.
• Innovation & Sustainability : Contribute ideas to HELM 2030 with many initiatives addressing climate change, biodiversity, and social responsibility.

Your profile:

• Degree in business administration, chemical engineering, or comparable qualification.
• First years of professional experience in product management, procurement, or sales within the chemical industry (e.g., coatings, plastics, paper, construction materials).
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to assess risks and opportunities in a global supply context; experience with Asian partners is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, quick decision-making ability, and passion for sustainable business models.
• Team-oriented, resilient, and recognized as a reliable partner by stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in MS Office, Salesforce, and SAP.

Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.

Interested?

Join our motivated team and help shaping the future of HELM! Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements in our profile, we encourage you to apply. It is important to us to find the right people who will enrich our team with their motivation and personality!

We look forward to receiving your application with all the necessary documents via our application portal.

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