Global Category Manager (GCM) HyFlex Cut

Why Ansell

At Ansell by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance peoples quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves clothing and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive in industrial medical and consumer applications.

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Ansell is looking for a Manager Global Category Management (GCM) to join our team in Brussels Belgium or Krakow Poland or Queretaro Mexico.

In this position you will have global portfolio management responsibility for an assigned product category overseeing the full product lifecycle while ensuring alignment with technical regulatory quality and commercial requirements. You will lead cross-functional initiatives to drive portfolio growth optimization and competitiveness while acting as a key liaison between Business Units Regional Category Management teams and global stakeholders across the organization.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

• Competitive compensation including a performance-based annual incentive
  
• Flexible and hybrid schedule
  
• A culture of belonging and inclusion where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen heard and empoweredacross our global community
  
• Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills
  
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company

What your role will be

As a Manager Global Category Management you will:

• Manage and actively drive the full product lifecycle of the assigned global category portfolio including improvement rationalization and cost optimization initiatives.
  
• Contribute to the development and execution of the overall portfolio strategy for the assigned product category.
  
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver key initiatives such as product improvements sourcing or material changes rebranding initiatives and portfolio optimization.
  

• Support and drive Product Cost Down Roadmap (PCDR) initiatives where required.

  
  

• Monitor sales performance pricing market trends and competitive activity working closely with regional teams and operations.
  
• Define and brief marketing plans for the product range ensuring strong product positioning and strategies that maximize revenue and margin.
  
• Support vertical strategies and New Product Development (NPD) initiatives by guiding product definition development introduction and positioning in line with portfolio strategy.
  
• Act as project lead for new products and product changes through the stage-gate process.
  
• Partner with Global Operations to ensure accurate product specifications operational efficiency and optimized supply.
  
• Support product transfers insourcing or outsourcing initiatives in line with portfolio strategy.
  
• Develop and maintain competitive benchmarking intelligence in collaboration with R&D Sourcing and Regional Technical Services.
  
• Contribute to product specifications quality systems and compliance with applicable regulations and company standards supporting quality issue resolution when needed.
  
• Participate in integrated business planning activities and support ad hoc product management projects as required.

What will you bring to Ansell

• Bachelors degree preferably with a marketing concentration; MBA is a plus.
  
• 5 years of experience in Sales Marketing or Business Development including at least 3 years in a Product Management role.
  
• Proven experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
  
• Experience working in a global or multinational environment.
  
• Project management experience is desirable.
  
• Medical knowledge or experience is preferred.
  
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
  
• Solid financial and budget management skills.
  
• Proficiency in standard business tools (Word Excel PowerPoint).
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
  
• Strong communication stakeholder engagement and consensus-building skills.
  
• Results-driven proactive and adaptable with a pragmatic and analytical approach.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization.
  
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically (up to 30%).
  
• Strong alignment with Ansell Values:
  • Whatever you do take PRIDE:
    • Passion
    • Reliable
    • Integrity
    • Deliver
    • Empowerment

Join us to lead the world to a safer future apply today! Please submit your resume in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of age sex gender identity sexual orientation race color ethnic origin religion disability genetic information or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansells vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.

When we say that everyone deserves to belong feel included and empowered at work its not just words. Rather its what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride and its also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone no matter how that person self-identifies deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

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