True ValueHub, Inc. · 2 days ago
Principal Product Manager: Sourcing and Collaboration
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expTrue ValueHub, Inc. is an AI-native direct-material sourcing solution for discrete manufacturers. They are seeking a Principal Product Manager to own and drive their eRFX & Collaboration module, enhancing how manufacturers run sourcing events and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Sophia Banar
Responsibilities
Own the eRFX & Collaboration Module
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 True ValueHub 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
Qualification
Required
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 manufacturing ideally 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)
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
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
Engineering degree required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree is a plus, but not required
Experience with should-cost, cost modeling, or design-to-cost workflows
Background in building supplier portals or multi-sided platforms
Familiarity with auction mechanics, dynamic pricing, or negotiation tools
Experience working with manufacturing companies as customers or in-house
Company
True ValueHub, Inc.
True ValueHub’s AI-native cost intelligence platform redefines direct material sourcing for manufacturers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Gautam Pasari
Founder and CEO
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