About the role

The Product Manager will own the strategy, vision, and execution for assigned product categories, including financial performance and vendor relationships. They are responsible for managing the item lifecycle, negotiating contracts, and driving sales growth through effective product planning.

What they look for

Product management Category management Vendor management Strategic planning Financial analysis Negotiation Contract management P&L ownership Project management Market analysis Supply chain management Cross-functional leadership Data analysis Stakeholder management Sales performance management

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or product management within B2B distribution or manufacturing. Strong skills in P&L management, contract negotiation, and executive-level communication are highly preferred.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Health savings account Life insurance AD&D insurance Disability insurance 401k Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program

Full description

Atlanta Hybrid | Ready to grow with us? We're seeking an innovative, AI-forward leader who thrives in ambiguity, influences without authority, and builds strategic supplier partnerships. Drive growth, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact.

Job Purpose:

Our Product Manager will have full ownership of various product categories and will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution plan. This role will establish: Where to Play, How to Win, and what Capabilities & Tracking are needed to achieve their specific financial targets.

Job Responsibilities:

● Manage all aspects of product and vendor management including: strategy, programs to create demand, financials, cross functional and vendor relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure. ● Manage the financials including sales results, item lifecycle, returns, margins, program dollars, terms and conditions, and corporate goals, supported by Finance Team. ● Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned product line. ● Analyze product category performance and make decisions to maximize sales performance as well as income performance. ● Develop product plans and strategy to stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment with overall plans, program direction, and needed actions. ● Create, manage and track product promotions. ● Own the cost management process including negotiations, vendor compliance, and system implementation. ● Review and approve requests for new items to be added to product offering and ensures vendor selection is appropriate and profitability metrics are met based on guidelines. ● Manage the quality and performance of assigned products by use of a Supplier Vendor Scorecard Manage detailed projects across many departments within the organization.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
5-10 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Management, or Commercial Strategy within large-scale B2B distribution or manufacturing environments.
Experience owning senior and executive supplier relationships; optimizing portfolio assortments; leading major contract negotiations; and serving as the category source of truth for market, competitive, and industry insights strongly preferred.
Proven ability to operate as a category P&L owner and lead through influence at enterprise scale is highly preferred.
Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.

Work Experience:

● 5-10 years of related job experience.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

● Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.

● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.

● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).

● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.