Director - Product Management
Company Overview:
GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.
We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference.GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.
Are you one of us?
GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.
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What you will do:
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Product Management to drive the evolution of Sourcing capabilities within our procurement platform. This role will shape the roadmap for Autonomous Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration, and Contract Lifecycle Management, ensuring seamless integration across the Source-to-Pay (S2P) ecosystem.
As a key leader within Product Management Group (PMG), you will focus on scaling Sourcing solutions to enterprise and mid-market clients, enhancing user experience, and leveraging AI to transform sourcing and contracting processes. This role offers a clear leadership trajectory, positioning you as a trusted second-in-command to the Head of Product Management, with increasing ownership over market expansion, customer engagement, and product innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Market Growth Strategy- Define and execute the Sourcing roadmap, focusing on Autonomous Sourcing, Supplier Discovery, RFx Automation, Contracting, and Negotiation AI.
- Identify opportunities for global expansion, targeting enterprise procurement teams and mid-market organizations.
- Drive AI-powered enhancements to optimize sourcing cycles, automate contract workflows, and improve supplier collaboration.
- Develop strategies to increase product adoption, focusing on customer retention, upsell opportunities, and feature expansion.
- Engage with CPOs, procurement leaders, and sourcing managers to identify challenges and drive AI-driven solutions.
- Partner with UX, Engineering, and Data Science teams to develop intuitive, high-impact product features.
- Build deep expertise in user personas, procurement workflows, and supplier engagement to shape customer-driven innovation.
- Own end-to-end product execution, ensuring seamless alignment between strategy, roadmap, and engineering delivery.
- Establish key performance metrics, including sourcing cycle time reduction, contract execution efficiency, and supplier engagement rates.
- Prioritize features based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing Sourcing product team, fostering a culture of customer-centric product thinking.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, UX, marketing, and sales to drive go-to-market success.
- Influence senior stakeholders with compelling product narratives, data-driven insights, and strategic recommendations.
- Act as a thought leader in procurement digitalization, representing GEP at industry forums, customer advisory boards, and executive briefings.
- Stay ahead of market trends in AI-powered sourcing, supplier risk management, and contract intelligence.
- Drive customer education and thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and industry events.
What you should bring:
- 15+ years of experience, including 8+ years in product management, with expertise in Sourcing Products.
- MBA from a top-tier school to support business acumen, strategic leadership, and executive communication.
- Proven success in scaling Sourcing products, driving adoption across enterprise and mid-market segments.
- Strong customer-facing skills, including executive briefings, sales enablement, and advisory board leadership.
- Ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.