Portfolio & product manager Europe NOC

Ever tried tofu? Well, it’s been around for over 2,000 years and over a billion people are loving it daily. But here in Europe? We’re just getting started. Enter New Originals, the first truly European tofu company. We’re all about bringing tofu to your plate with soybeans and chickpeas from farmers right in your neighbourhood. We’re here to serve you the most delicious, versatile and wholesome food that’s good for you, your family and the planet. Plus, our 600+ strong team across Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic and Poland are on a mission to get you hooked on the future of food – one tofu block at a time.

The New Originals Company is a private company owning and activating several brands like Omami and Lunter and selling private label tofu to leading European retailers.

The New Originals Company

As Portfolio & Product Manager, you will own the profitability and strategic development of our product portfolio across Europe.

You will sit at the intersection of Category, Finance, Sales, Operations and Procurement, driving smarter portfolio choices, better pricing, and cost optimization – from product idea to phase-out.

This is a new Group position, ideal for someone who wants to create structures from scratch and help a fast-growing company scale.

Main responsibilities

• Own portfolio margins: Define and drive margin targets, track performance, and proactively close gaps with clear action plans.

• Lead pricing & revenue management: Shape our pricing architecture, recommend price changes and pack/price architecture, and support key commercial negotiations.

• Drive cost & productivity projects: Work with Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain to improve product cost without compromising quality or brand equity.

• Optimize portfolio mix: Analyze SKU performance, recommend rationalization, premiumization and new formats to improve profitability and simplify complexity.

• Steer product lifecycle: Build business cases for new/renovated products, ensure they meet margin hurdles, and manage post-launch performance.

• Turn data into decisions: Build and maintain dashboards on costs, margins and portfolio performance; turn insights into clear recommendations.

• Collaborate across sites & countries: Align with local commercial teams and plants to balance volume, capacity, and profitability across our European network.

We are looking for a driven, results-oriented colleague with an affinity for food!

• Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Marketing or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience in product, portfolio, category or revenue management in FMCG; food industry experience is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in margin management: pricing, mix, and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical and financial skills (P&L, margin bridges, Excel/BI tools).
• Experience in high-growth, dynamic environments and ideally in organizations with M&A / integration.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – able to influence without authority and collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Operations and Procurement
• Fluent English (C1); German or a Central/Eastern European language is an advantage.Willingness to travel across Europe to our offices and factories.

Your Competencies

• Commercially sharp and numbers-driven, but also consumer- and customer-focused.
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and adjusting quickly.
• Hands-on “builder” who enjoys setting up new processes, tools and standards.
• Resilient, curious, and motivated by change and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• A high-impact Group role in a fast-growing European food company.
• The chance to shape the plant-based category and influence strategy across multiple countries and sites.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with short decision lines and real ownership.
• Strong exposure to senior leadership and career growth opportunities linked to performance.

We offer a competitive gross annual salary to be discussed during negotiations along with additional benefits based on the actual location of the final candidate. Our flexible workplace options include Banská Bystrica and Bratislava in Slovakia; Vienna in Austria; Landgraaf in the Netherlands and Wiesbaum in Germany. This flexibility allows us to accommodate the needs of our diverse team members and ensure a supportive work environment.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and enrich our commitment to sustainability. We are committed to building an inclusive team where different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas are valued and contribute to our mission of making high-quality, plant-based foods accessible to all. We welcome applications from people of all identities and backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Join us in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future.