Product Manager

Buhlergroup seeks a Product Manager in Uzwil to lead global grain handling product portfolios, including ship loading and conveyor systems, driving strategy and cross-functional collaboration.

This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of a worldwide product portfolio centered on grain handling equipment, specifically ship loading/unloading machinery and belt conveyor systems. The role requires an international perspective, working closely with diverse teams to enhance market standing and deliver value to customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete product lifecycle for global grain handling solutions, with a specific emphasis on ship loading/unloading equipment and belt conveyor systems.
• Develop and implement product and portfolio strategies, including defining roadmaps, business cases, development priorities, and lifecycle management decisions.
• Evaluate market trends, customer requirements, technological advancements, and competitor activities to create strong product requirements, value propositions, and positioning strategies.
• Direct product development and go-to-market initiatives by coordinating with sales, marketing, R&D, service, and regional teams to ensure successful launches.
• Serve as the primary liaison between global stakeholders, technical experts, and international offices, fostering collaboration, innovation, and portfolio expansion.

Requirements

• A university degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Several years of professional experience in product management or sales within an industrial B2B context.
• Strong business acumen paired with a structured, self-motivated, and results-driven approach to work.
• An international mindset with proven experience working in cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Willingness to travel internationally for approximately 20% to 30% of the time.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both German and English.

Nice to have

• Prior industry knowledge in grain handling, bulk material handling, or conveying systems.

What the company offers

• Vacation entitlement ranging from 25 to 30 days per year, depending on age.
• Comprehensive mobility package including OSTWIND ZVV / Z-Pass, half-fare travelcard for CHF 365, CHF 400 public transport credit, first-class travelcard, or free parking.
• Access to the VIVA Restaurant, which offers a daily fitness menu starting at 9.00 CHF.
• Employer-funded pension plan through the Bühler Pension Fund.
• Health-Port services providing preventive healthcare through laboratory analyses, massages, nutritional advice, physiotherapy, group courses, and a company doctor.
• Promotion of sports activities through self-organized circuit training, running groups, and vouchers for Update and Activ Fitness.

About the company

Bühlergroup strives to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision to develop solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities. The company focuses on creating innovations for a better world, with a special emphasis on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. It collaborates with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

• Balancing humanity, nature, and the economy in decision-making.
• Focusing on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborating with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia.