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The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in welding consumables and metallurgy with strong commercial acumen and strategic execution capabilities to deliver customer value and business performance.\nWhat You’ll be doing:\nDevelop and execute the global product strategy and roadmap for non- and low-alloy solid wire products.\n\nOwn portfolio positioning, value proposition, and lifecycle management from concept through phase-out.\n\nDrive new product introductions (NPI), portfolio simplification, standardization, and cost-down initiatives.\n\nPartner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure successful execution and reliable supply.\n\nSupport pricing strategy, profitability improvement, and long-range portfolio planning.\n\nAlign global strategy with regional market requirements and customer needs.\n\nMonitor market trends, competitive landscape, and VOC insights to identify growth opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.\n\nSupport regional sales and marketing teams with technical positioning, product training, and key customer engagement activities.\n\nOptimize manufacturing footprint, capacity utilization, quality, and cost competitiveness across the global organization.\n\nTravel Requirement: Approximately 25-30% global travel expected.\n\nWhat we are looking for:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Business, or a related field.\n\nProven experience in global product management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong understanding of welding consumables and solid wire applications.\n\nBackground in welding, metallurgy, or materials engineering.\n\nExperience with non- and low-alloy steel solid wires is highly preferred.\n\nStrong commercial mindset with analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.\n\nAbility to work effectively in a global matrix organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders.\n\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.\n\nFluent English language skills.\n\nCurious, proactive, and customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.\n\nWhat we can offer:\nAdditional Benefits: Annual performance bonus, car allowance, pension insurance, service-based financial bonuses.\n\nHybrid Work: Enjoy flexibility with a modern hybrid work environment.\n\nLinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with unlimited learning opportunities.\n\nContinuous Performance Feedback: Grow through regular, structured performance discussions.\n\nSupportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values your contribution.\n\nCareer Opportunities: Grow and develop your career in alignment with your aspirations.\n\nAbout ESAB\nFounded in 1904 with the invention of the world’s first welding electrode, ESAB has been shaping the history of welding and fabrication for over a century. 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