Full-Time

VP of Product

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Fairmarkit

Fairmarkit

51-200 employees

Optimizes procurement process for tail spend

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in Product Management or a related space. Some experience working with enterprise customers.
  • Strong business acumen. You excel at aligning product strategy and business goals and prioritizing based on cost/benefit. Your decisions are rooted in data whenever possible.
  • Strong experience with product analytic, A/B testing, hypothesis generation and validation.
  • Experience managing a team of product managers & designers.
  • A track record of keeping teams focused & accountable. You have experience with Customers and internal stakeholders pulling you in different directions and you can stay focused and patiently remind everyone of the core business objective(s).
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. You can easily simplify complex and technical concepts and tell an exciting story. Accustomed to working directly with Enterprise Customers and users.
  • Experience excelling in a fast-paced startup. You have a bias for action and learning by launching.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in Product GTM strategies.
  • Passion for solving the problem in the most efficient and strategic way, open-minded about what this ideal end solution could look like.
Responsibilities
  • Take mission, vision, team, and customers feedback and be fully responsible for the product strategy
  • Collaborate efficiently and effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, CS, Marketing, etc.) to drive Products to revenue and adoption.
  • Oversee a team of 6 and guide them toward effective and profitable product roadmaps
  • Drive and iterate on a long-term vision for Fairmarkit’s product future that is rooted in our differentiators & our strengths.
  • Assist with inspiring and sharing the product with prospects and customers in a targeted way to their needs.
  • Operate with humility and a growth mindset. You’re always looking to level up and help others do the same.

Fairmarkit improves the procurement process by focusing on smaller purchases known as "tail spend," which can add up significantly. The company uses machine learning to enhance sourcing, vendor identification, and automate quoting, making the bid-to-buy process faster. Fairmarkit offers a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that helps clients manage tail spend more effectively, saving time and ensuring competitive pricing. The goal is to help businesses save money and gain better control over their purchasing activities.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$74.5M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fairmarkit's inclusion in the Inc. 5000 list for the second time highlights its rapid growth and market acceptance.
  • The recent $35.6 million Series C funding round provides substantial capital for further innovation and market expansion.
  • Clients like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Emirates Flight Catering demonstrate Fairmarkit's ability to serve large, diverse enterprises effectively.

What critics are saying

  • The procurement technology market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Dependence on machine learning algorithms means that any flaws or biases in the technology could lead to suboptimal procurement decisions.

What makes Fairmarkit unique

  • Fairmarkit focuses on optimizing 'tail spend,' a niche yet significant area often overlooked by traditional procurement solutions.
  • The use of advanced machine learning to automate sourcing and vendor identification sets Fairmarkit apart from competitors relying on manual processes.
  • Partnerships with major players like Amazon Business enhance Fairmarkit's credibility and expand its market reach.

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Benefits

Flexible working hours

Highest level of development and pure DevOps culture - top technology stack

Skilled and highly motivated teammates, passionate about technologies

Fast decision making process in a company and effective interaction between teams and departments

Possibility to improve the development process and bring your ideas, knowledge sharing between colleagues and teams

Latest MacOs work equipment (macbook)

100% salary sick leaves covering, 20 days of paid vacation

Referral program: we appreciate your recommendations and reward every successful hire

Professional trainings & courses, attendance of conferences & meetups are paid by Fairmarkit

Cute office with a cozy workplace, drinks and snacks