Product Manager EUDR

SGS is the world\'s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include : Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

The Product Manager EUDR will be responsible for developing, promoting, and selling services, while ensuring outstanding internal expertise and service excellence across all involved staff.

This role will report to the Global Business Manager Forestry Timber and Paper.

Responsibilities

EUDR Service Development

Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and identify strategic partnerships.

Define service objectives and roadmap in alignment with business goals.

Develop pricing strategies and commercial models.

Ensure services are scalable, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant regulations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, IT, sales, legal) to design and launch services.

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Establish business processes and partnerships (e.g., IT solutions, consultancies) to enhance service delivery and sales.

Marketing and sales

Support marketing and sales teams with service positioning, messaging, and training.

Promote services at industry events and deliver external trainings (e.g., webinars).

Assist in the creation of marketing and sales collateral (e.g., brochures, presentations, FAQs).

Prepare complex contracts for international clients, including all required documentation and annexes.

Technical Management

Manage internal knowledge and expertise related to EUDR services and solutions.

Ensure excellence and consistency across SGS affiliates, auditors, and involved staff.

Ensure services meet legal, regulatory, and quality standards.

Identify and mitigate operational and reputational risks.

Develop, implement, and maintain service procedures and templates.

Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Operations

Coordinate and organize audits for complex international contracts in collaboration with affiliates.

Manage partnerships and joint activities with IT solution providers and consultancies.

Lead and conduct EUDR assessments in the role of auditor.

Perform technical reviews to ensure quality and compliance.

Other

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

Tertiary education or secondary education with equivalent professional training and work experience in the primary sector or processing of related commodities (cattle, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya, wood).

Experience

Extensive commercial experience in the primary sector or processing of related commodities.

Operations experience in a testing, inspection and certification environment.

Good understanding and experience with EUDR or EUTR is a must-have.

Competencies

Leadership skills, ability to drive and lead operations.

Decisive, adaptable, ethical, problem solver, persuasive, commercially-sensitive.

Customer and commercial focus.

Verbal & written English communication skills – highly developed presentation skills and ability to interact effectively with senior management of organizations.

Computer literate.

Multiple language proficiency is an advantage.

This is a remote-based position, and we are open to candidates located across Europe. However, they must hold a valid work permit for their country of residency.

For your CV to be reviewed please send it in English.

Additional Information

Why SGS?

Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.

Flexible schedule and hybrid model.

SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options.

Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.

Benefits platform.

Join Us : At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

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