Job Description:
• Own the strategy, performance, and long-term value creation of the VWR private label portfolio.
• Develop and execute category and portfolio strategies that drive profitable growth and improve customer value globally.
• Define and lead multi-year category strategies across multiple product categories.
• Drive new product introduction and portfolio gap assessments.
• Manage full portfolio lifecycle, ensuring competitiveness, profitability, and strong supplier partnerships.
• Leverage market trends, supplier intelligence, and customer insights to inform portfolio strategy.
• Partner with sourcing, commercial, finance, and other stakeholders to bring portfolio priorities to market.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, supply chain, marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in category management, portfolio management, product management, strategic sourcing, or related commercial roles.
• Private label, proprietary, self-manufactured category experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale category strategies, portfolio optimization, pricing, commercialization, and cross-functional execution in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Experience in working with suppliers, manufacturers, and strategic sourcing partners.
• Global perspective with experience operating across regions, understanding diverse market dynamics, customer segments, and regulatory or supply considerations.
• Proven experience in leading teams as well as mentoring and developing future leaders.
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• 11 paid holidays
• 18 PTO days annually
• Volunteer time off
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave