Sr Specialist, Global Category Management (Scientific)

Why Ansell

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

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Ansell is looking for a Sr Specialist, Global Category Management to join our team in Cyberjaya / Sri Lanka!
In this position you will play a key role in driving product lifecycle excellence and category development for the Scientific Business Unit. This position supports and manages global initiatives across multiple product categories, contributing to strategic projects, new product introductions, portfolio optimisation, and maintenance of core product and marketing databases.
You will work in close partnership with Regional Category Managers (RCMs), the Scientific PMO, Operations and Supplier teams, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional partners to deliver impactful business outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence global category performance and strengthen the leadership position of the Kimtech™ brand in advancing a safer future.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
  
  

What your role will be

Lifecycle & Portfolio Optimization

• Support the Associate Director, Scientific in managing the global product lifecycle and portfolio simplification to drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with GCM and RCM teams to execute category management initiatives.

• Serve as a key connector across complex Source Optimization and Portfolio Optimization programs, collaborating with multiple  
  
  global workstreams to enable BU strategic growth.

Product Management & Improvement Projects

• Lead and track GCM projects from start to completion, including product enhancements, transfers, and new product development, ensuring compliance with regulatory and product specifications.
• Consolidate feedback received from factories and regions to support timely project execution.
• Own and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and related applications.
• Coordinate product and material testing with internal and external laboratories.
• Act as a liaison between manufacturing sites, operational functions, and regional teams.
  
  

Product & Technical Support

• Manage change control processes and ensure accuracy of all product-related content—including artwork briefs, technical documentation, data sheets, digital assets, and online catalogue updates.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Digital teams to ensure correct and up-to-date product information on global platforms, including Ansell Earth and Ansell.com.
• Work closely with QA, Operations, and regional stakeholders to resolve product-related issues.
  
  

Market Communication & Commercial Support

• Summarize and deliver final product changes to regions for seamless communication and implementation.
• Gather and consolidate voice-of-customer (VOC) insights from RCMs and customers, providing valuable inputs to R&D and Operations.
• Ensure RCMs receive accurate product data, regulatory updates, and global marketing requirements for effective project communication and regional impact alignment.
• Support testing coordination and manage sample requests between factories, global, and regional teams.
• Support the execution of portfolio rationalization strategies.
  
  

What will you bring to Ansell

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience, ideally in Marketing or Product Management.
• Exposure to technical environments is a strong advantage.
• Experience with PPE or other regulated product categories preferred.
• Prior experience in a global matrix organisation is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and project management tools.

• Occasional domestic and international travel for product-related meetings
  
   
  
  Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

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Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's what differentiates Ansell.

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