Product Manager Strategic Buyouts – 18 months (m/f/d)

Introduction

AVENTICS GmbH is a company of the Emerson Group. Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to industrial, commercial and residential customers. Founded in 1890, the company employs over 71,000 people and manufactures at over 117 locations.

As a Product Manager – Strategic Buyouts , you will lead the development and execution of our global buyout strategy across the Motion Control portfolio. You will manage key external partnerships, drive make-or-buy decisions and enable new product introduction through strategic sourcing. This role is central to simplifying the portfolio, accelerating time-to-market, and improving cost competitiveness. You will work cross-technology and globally with supply chain, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver scalable, profitable growth. This is a highly strategic role combining product management, supplier strategy, and business case ownership

Tasks

Strategic Buyout & Partner Management

Manage and develop key buyout partners globally, balancing cost, complexity, and performance

Build long-term partnership strategies aligned with business objectives

Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and governance

Make-or-Buy Strategy & Business Cases

Develop and drive make-or-buy decisions across the portfolio

Build robust business cases (cost, margin, volume, risk) to support decisions

Partner with finance, sourcing, and engineering to validate assumptions

Portfolio Development via Buyouts

Enable new product development through strategic buyouts

Identify gaps in the portfolio and propose external sourcing solutions

Drive SKU simplification and harmonization

Product Lifecycle & Performance

Ensure successful launch and lifecycle management of buyout products

Track performance (revenue, margin, adoption) and adjust strategy

Act as subject matter expert for buyout portfolio

Volume Transitions & Execution

Lead volume transitions to selected partners

Secure alignment between sourcing, operations, and commercial teams

Mitigate risks (quality, supply continuity, cost evolution)

Cost Leadership & Simplification

Drive cost reduction initiatives through sourcing and design-to-value

Contribute to portfolio simplification initiatives (SKU reduction, platforming)

Profile

You are a strategic and impact-driven product leader with a strong ability to operate in complex, cross-functional environments. You combine commercial acumen, technical understanding, and supply chain awareness to deliver tangible business outcomes.

Strong strategic mindset with global perspective

Ability to manage complexity and drive decisions across stakeholders

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented

Comfortable influencing without authority in a matrix organization

Willing to challenge status quo and propose creative solutions

For This Role, You Will Need:

Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Significant experience in Product Management, Sourcing, or Strategy

Strong experience working with external partners / suppliers

Proven ability to build business cases and financial models

Experience in Factory Automation / Motion Control / Industrial products

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Fluent in English and German

Willingness to travel (~20%)

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Background in global supply chain or sourcing

Familiarity with make-or-buy and outsourcing strategies

Experience in large, matrix organizations

We Offer

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We place great importance on your development, which is why we want to ensure that at Emerson you not only find a role, but also a work environment that encourages and supports you. To ensure that you grow not only professionally but also personally, we offer a wide range of attractive employee benefits:

Competitive monthly compensation based on collective agreement

Company cafeteria offering fresh and healthy meals daily

On-site medical consultations and employee counseling services

Discount on the Deutschlandticket

Attractive sports and leisure activities through our Hansefit program

Further Informations

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