Product Manager – VISIT Procurement (Cooling Appliances)

Company Description

At Red Bull, we are committed to product innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. As a Product Manager for Cooling Appliances, you will play a key role in shaping the future of product development, ensuring our product and the Red Bull brand always look like #1 in-store and at any point of consumption. Our Cooler portfolio plays a critical role in achieving this.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end development and lifecycle management of Cooling Appliance products. Working closely with internal global teams, and externally with our international suppliers, you will ensure that all products are developed in line with our internal needs, while meeting high standards for compliance, quality, and sustainability.

Job Description

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

You will create supplier briefing documentation and lead the full product development tender process, ensuring an effective supplier selection. By working closely with nominated suppliers, you will develop products according to defined needs, following a structured stage gate process to ensure quality and compliance. Your role will also involve ensuring that products meet regulatory, certification and sustainability standards, including certification and product tests. You will be responsible for planning and managing budgets for product development projects and supporting local Red Bull entities with market-specific development initiatives. 

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT 

You will manage product-related documentation across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility. Handling product quality complaints, you will drive continuous product improvements and oversee necessary adjustments. Your role will also involve approving shipment audit reports and leading innovation projects, including research and feasibility studies into new technologies for Cooling Appliances. 

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT 

Supporting procurement teams, you will analyze supply markets and emerging technologies to enhance procurement efficiency. You will also execute cross-quotations on existing products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and supplier performance optimization. 

SUSTAINABILITY 

A focus on sustainability is essential in this position. You will work on improving existing products and developing new ones with sustainability in mind, considering factors such as product carbon footprint and energy consumption. Your efforts will contribute to Red Bull’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, ensuring that our products not only meet market needs but also adhere to high environmental standards. 

Qualifications

Degree in Business Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

3-5 years of professional experience in a comparable role, preferably within the POS product environment.

Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required; basic German is a plus.

Strong procurement knowledge with a solid understanding of contract management.

Proven expertise in managing product development projects, with experience in structured project and process management involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced, global organization, demonstrating agility and adaptability.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for product analysis and reporting; experience with SAP is desirable.

Additional Information

Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is EUR 2446 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.