Product Manager - Consumables at Baker Hughes in Belgium

Product Manager - Consumables Location: BE-OTHER BELGIUM Job Description The Product Manager – Consumables owns the global portfolio of industrial radiography film and leads the transition toward digital  solutions, including detector-based offerings enabling digital workflows. Partner the best The role is accountable for maximizing profitability through active management of pricing, product mix, supply-demand balance, and channel execution. It ensures operational continuity of the film business via strong supplier management (AGFA), while accelerating digital adoption and navigating industry consolidation. As a Product Manager – Consumables, you will be responsible for: Portfolio Ownership & Transition Strategy:Own and execute the global lifecycle and transition of the consumables portfolio from film to digital solutions, ensuring clear positioning and value creation. Commercial Performance & Margin Optimization: Maximize profitability through pricing, product mix, and commercial levers that drive demand toward higher-margin digital offerings. Film Production & Supplier Management (AGFA):Lead film production planning and manage the strategic AGFA partnership to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence. Channel Partner Management & Demand Planning:Drive disciplined channel behavior by optimizing inventory levels, enforcing structured ordering (incl. bulk and budget orders), and improving forecasting accuracy. Industry Monitoring & Strategic Positioning:Monitor film market consolidation and lead strategic scenario planning to mitigate risks and secure long-term supply and cost position. Demand Shaping & Market Transition:Actively steer customer conversion from film to digital through targeted commercial and portfolio actions. Digital Consumables Innovation:Define and drive the development and market introduction of detector-based consumables enabling digital workflows. Cross-functional Leadership:Align and lead cross-functional teams to execute portfolio strategy and deliver on commercial and transformation objectives. Performance Management & Analytics: Track and optimize KPIs across revenue, margin, inventory, and forecast accuracy to continuously improve business performance. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role, you should have: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field/ MBA Strong work experience in Product Management, Supply Chain Management with Oil and Gas or Manufacturing background Proven experience in managing mature product lines and technology transitions. Strong commercial acumen (pricing, margins, demand shaping). Experience in supplier management and channel-driven business models. candidate should have permanent work permit in US/ Europe Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: ·       Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: ·       Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities ·       Comprehensive private medical care options ·       Safety net of life insurance and disability programs ·       Tailored financial programs ·       Additional elected or voluntary benefits The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Product Management Manager - Functional Mgmt