Principal Product Manager

We're looking for a Principal Product Manager to own and drive our eRFX & Collaboration module.
A critical capability that transforms how manufacturers run sourcing events and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders in real time.This module sits at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and the supplier ecosystem. It enables teams to create and distribute RFQs, collect and compare supplier bids, automate scoring and analysis, and collaborate seamlessly across functions, all while leveraging should-cost intelligence to make better sourcing decisions.The module has significant room for expansion. You'll shape its roadmap, deepen integration with our Cost Engineering module, and ensure it becomes the hub for strategic sourcing collaboration as we scale.This is a high-visibility, high-impact role. You'll work directly with customers, collaborate closely with software engineering and UI/UX design, and report to the VP of Product. If you thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and want to build something that fundamentally changes how manufacturers source, this is the role. 

Responsibilities:-

• Drive the product roadmap for the eRFX and collaboration capabilities.
• Prioritize based on customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Balance near-term customer needs with long-term platform scalability and integration depth.

Build the Sourcing & Collaboration Hub:

• Expand eRFX capabilities, including RFQ creation and distribution, bid collection and comparison, supplier response management, automated scoring, and auction functionality.
• Develop collaboration features for internal cross-functional workflows (procurement, engineering, manufacturing, finance) and external supplier engagement (portal, document sharing, real-time communication, approval routing). 
• Drive deep integration with the Cost Engineering module, ensuring that should-cost data informs RFQ targets, bid analysis, and negotiation strategies.

Drive Integration & Ecosystem Connectivity:

• Define integration strategy with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), PLM tools, supplier networks, and communication platforms.
• Partner with engineering to build robust APIs and seamless data flows across the platform and external systems.
• Ensure the module fits naturally into customers' existing workflows and technology stacks.

Go Deep with Customers & Suppliers:

• Conduct customer interviews, discovery calls, and on-site visits to understand pain points, workflows, and unmet needs across procurement, engineering, and supplier users.
• Engage directly with suppliers to understand their experience and optimize the supplier-side workflow.
• Translate customer and supplier insights into clear product requirements and user stories.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

• Partner with engineering to deliver high-quality releases on time.
• Work with UI/UX design to create intuitive experiences for internal users and suppliers alike.
• Align with sales, customer success, and marketing to support go-to-market efforts and gather feedback from the field.
• Collaborate closely with the Cost Engineering product team to ensure tight integration and a cohesive user experience.

Drive Execution:

• Define clear success metrics and track product performance post-launch.
• Run sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination.
• Communicate progress, trade-offs, and decisions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Build & Lead (as the team grows):

• As the module scales, hiring, mentoring, and developing product managers on your team.
• Establish best practices for product development within your domain.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record of owning and scaling B2B SaaS products.
• Deep domain expertise in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or manufacturingideally with direct experience in eRFX, sourcing platforms, supplier collaboration, or procurement workflows.
• Experience building products that serve multiple user personas (internal teams and external suppliers/partners). 
• Proven ability to drive complex integrations across enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, supplier networks).

Skills

• Strong business and customer orientation—you start with the problem, not the solution.
• Ability to translate complex, multi-stakeholder workflows into clear product direction.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and visual. You can present to executives, whiteboard with engineers, and facilitate workshops with customers.
• Comfort with data—you use metrics to inform decisions and measure success.
• Technical fluency—you can engage deeply with engineers on APIs, integrations, data models, and workflow automation.

Mindset

• Thrives in fast-paced, startup-like environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
• Bias toward action—you move quickly, learn fast, and iterate.
• Collaborative and low-ego—you build trust across teams, functions, and even with external suppliers.
• Curious and customer-obsessed—you dig until you understand the real problem, for both internal users and suppliers.

Education

• Engineering degree required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
• An MBA or advanced degree is a plus, but not required.