Global Marketing and Product Manager

The organisation

Our client, Nouryon, is a global leader in specialty chemicals with a strong presence in the polymer additives and rubber segment.

With headquarters in Deventer, the business line Polymer Specialties employs 250+ professionals worldwide and operates regional hubs in North America and Asia. Nouryon fosters a dynamic, high-energy environment with a "can-do" culture and strong purpose: enabling sustainable solutions for everyday

The position

Lead global product strategy and marketing for a key growth business in the polymer and rubber additives industry. Shape innovation, drive performance, and prepare for your next step in leadership.

As Global Marketing & Product Manager, you will be the strategic owner of product, market, and growth plans across XLPA. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining marketing strategy, commercial excellence, innovation leadership, and stakeholder management across the matrix.

• This role is part of a succession plan and offers a future path toward VP-level leadership.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Lead global product and market strategies for XLPA
• Drive long-term volume, revenue, and EBITDA growth
• Define asset strategy, pricing corridors, and product portfolio optimization
• Partner closely with R&D, Sales, Technical, and Supply Chain teams
• Coordinate with regional sales and marketing leads (dotted-line) across EMEA, APAC and the Americas
• Drive go-to-market strategies, customer value propositions, and new offering launches
• Identify and execute strategic M&A opportunities in collaboration with the business VP
• Manage relationships with raw material suppliers and joint venture partners globally (China, Japan)
• Provide marketing direction into the IBP process and forecast planning
• Act as a key stakeholder in sustainability and innovation initiatives

Candidate profile

We are looking for a strategic commercial leader with the drive, credibility, and ambition to grow into a VP role. You understand technical B2B markets, are comfortable in a complex matrix environment, and bring a balance of strategic vision and operational execution.

Essential:

• Master's degree (PhD or MBA is a plus); preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business
• 7+ years in B2B commercial roles in the chemical, polymer or rubber industry
• Strong experience with product marketing, business strategy, and cross-functional leadership
• Proven success working in or leading matrix organizations
• Strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and technical affinity
• Self-starter with drive and accountability
• Comfortable with international travel (3-4x/year)
• Fluent in English

Preferred:

• Background in rubber-related companies or crosslinking technologies
• Experience in M&A, joint ventures or strategic partnerships
• Leadership of cross-regional teams or dotted-line organizations
• Living in the Netherlands or open to relocation within the EU

The offer

What's in it for you

• High-impact global leadership role in a priority growth segment
• Succession planning track toward VP position
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on culture with short lines of communication
• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and 30 vacation days
• Opportunity to shape the sustainable future of advanced polymers

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below.