Product Marketing Manager (Octopart Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions)

Why Altium

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to worlds technology giants our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers supply chain and manufacturing letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology unique in its space
• More than 30000 companies and 100000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing debt-free and financially strong with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

Why Octopart

Octopart is revolutionizing electronics procurement and component sourcing. As part of Altium and the broader Renesas Group we connect procurement professionals supply chain managers and sourcing teams with the worlds most comprehensive electronic component database. With over 95 million parts from thousands of manufacturers and hundreds of distributors Octopart served more than 41 million engineers supply chain and sourcing professionals in 2024 who rely on our platform for critical engineering decisions.

• Market-leading technology: The most accurate and comprehensive electronic parts search engine with 2.1 million visitors per month
• Unparalleled reach: Serving procurement teams at over 30000 companies worldwide from startups to Fortune 500 manufacturers
• Strong growth trajectory: Part of a debt-free financially robust organization with resources to dominate the component sourcing and supply chain intelligence market

About the role:

Play a key role in shaping the future of electronics engineering. Part of the Renesas Group we are seeking an Octopart Product Marketing Manager focusing principally on our engineering users to strengthen our story for electronics engineers hardware designers and technical innovators across the industry.

As Octopart broadens its impact and elevates engineering productivity this role is designed for someone skilled at crafting technical narratives translating technical benefits and connecting deeply with engineering audiences. The Octopart Product Marketing Manager will play a strategic and hands-on role influencing product direction go-to-market strategies and campaign executiondriven by firsthand insights into the challenges needs and aspirations of engineering professionals.

This role is based on-site at our Cambridge office. The successful candidate is expected to work from the office five days per week.

A day in the life of our Product Marketing ManagerProcurement Focus:

As a Product Marketing Manager focused on procurement youll define and communicate the value of Octoparts solutions specifically for procurement teams supply chain managers and sourcing professionals. Youll work across teams including Product Sales Marketing and Customer Success to ensure our platforms solve real procurement challenges and are positioned for maximum impact in supply chain decision-making.

Procurement-Focused Storytelling & Narrative Development

• Craft compelling narratives that translate complex supply chain capabilities into procurement valuetailored to CPOs procurement managers component buyers and supply chain analysts
• Define messaging around component sourcing efficiency supplier risk mitigation inventory optimization and supply chain visibility
• Lead creation of procurement-specific content (supplier presentations component sourcing guides supply chain risk assessments procurement ROI calculators competitive battlecards vs. sourcing platforms)
• Partner with Brand and Content teams to deliver campaigns targeting electronics procurement conferences supply chain events and component sourcing trade shows

Product Influence & Procurement Roadmap Alignment

• Act as the voice of procurement professionalsbringing insights on component availability pricing trends supplier consolidation and sourcing challenges into product development
• Work closely with Product Management to influence priorities based on procurement workflow optimization supplier management needs and inventory planning requirements
• Define use-case driven value propositions for BOM management component lifecycle tracking supply chain risk assessment and procurement cost optimization

Cross-Functional Leadership in Supply Chain Marketing

• Collaborate with Sales Enablement to develop materials for procurement teams (sourcing playbooks supplier evaluation frameworks component selection guides TCO calculators)
• Support procurement customer and supplier partner engagements including early access programs for sourcing tools supplier advisory boards and component sourcing events
• Represent procurement marketing in internal planning discussions focused on supply chain strategy and procurement market opportunities

Who Were Looking For:

• 4 years in B2B product marketing with 2 years focused on procurement supply chain or sourcing solutions preferably in electronics semiconductors or component sourcing industries
• Deep understanding of electronics procurement challenges including component sourcing supplier management inventory optimization and supply chain risk mitigation
• Proven experience driving product narratives for procurement professionals supply chain managers and sourcing teams
• Strong background in supply chain marketing procurement strategy or component sourcing operations
• Experience with electronics component markets distributor relationships and supplier ecosystem dynamics
• Knowledge of procurement software sourcing platforms supplier management systems and inventory planning tools
• Understanding of electronics supply chain disruptions component lifecycle management and procurement cost optimization strategies
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or Procurement; advanced degrees MBA or CIPS/ISM certifications are a plus

Preferred Experience:

• Background in electronics component distribution component manufacturers supplier chain management or procurement operations
• Experience marketing to CPOs procurement managers supply chain directors and component buyers
• Knowledge of Octopart component search platforms or electronics sourcing tools
• Understanding of procurement analytics spend analysis and supplier performance metrics

Key Focus Areas:

• Component Sourcing Optimization: Market solutions that help procurement teams find evaluate and source electronic components more efficiently
• Supply Chain Risk Management: Position tools that provide visibility into supplier risks component lifecycles and supply chain disruptions
• Procurement Analytics: Develop messaging around spend analysis supplier performance tracking and procurement cost optimization
• Supplier Relationship Management: Create narratives around supplier consolidation preferred supplier programs and vendor management optimization
• Inventory Planning: Articulate value propositions for inventory optimization component forecasting and stock level management

Our Benefits

• Private health insurance including dental coverage
• Pension scheme with company match up to 9%
• mental health and wellbeing support
• Remote working abroad program
• Professional development support and resources
• Employee referral program
• 28 days holiday public holidays and special leave
• Enhanced family and special leave
• Corporate membership rates with national gyms
• Free lunch snacks and drinks in the office
• Electric car charging stations free office parking bicycle and scooter storage

What Matters To Us

• Big-thinking in pursuit of purpose
• Diversity of thought
• Courage of conviction
• Transparency of intent
• Ingenuity of AND
• Agility in action
• Adaptability of approach
• Grit in pursuit of mission

Also we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

This procurement-focused version emphasizes the specific challenges and opportunities within the electronics supply chain and component sourcing aligning with both your experience at Octopart and the growing importance of procurement in the electronics industry. The role maintains the strategic product marketing focus while specifically targeting procurement professionals and supply chain decision-makers

Also we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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