Product Manager, Vendor Experience & Supply Chain

60Degrees; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

60Degrees is seeking a Product Manager to lead initiatives that improve Vendor Experience and Supply Chain efficiency across Retail Operations & Initiatives. You will identify upstream/downstream process defects, collaborate with RBS, Vendor Managers, Supply Chain and Tech teams, and drive structured improvements using data insights to elevate vendor engagement and supply performance.

The role requires 8+ years of experience with at least 3 years in product management, proficiency in SQL and

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with 3+ years of product management experience.
• Experience managing technical products or online services.
• Experience in product, program, or project management with cross-functional teams for major new products/services.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of SQL and VBA at an advanced level.
• Experience building cost/benefit scenarios and communicating results.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product/programs to improve Vendor Experience and Supply Chain efficiency across categories and marketplaces.
• Identify root causes of vendor and supply chain pain points and develop scalable solutions.
• Define key metrics for vendor experience and supply performance, and develop monitoring/reporting mechanisms.
• Build SOPs and drive adoption of process improvements across multiple teams.
• Conduct deep dives using data and process mapping to quantify impact and measure results post-implementation.
• Influence technology roadmaps to address gaps affecting vendor operations and supply chain flow.

Skills

Vendor Experience

Supply Chain

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

SQL

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

New opportunity alert!!! A global technology and eCommerce shop is looking for a Product Manager to lead initiatives that improve both Vendor Experience and Supply Chain performance across their Retail Operations & Initiatives team!! This role will focus on identifying and addressing upstream and downstream process defects that impact vendor engagement, supply reliability, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Retail Business Services (RBS), Vendor Managers, Supply Chain, and Tech teams to simplify processes, strengthen end-to-end visibility, and scale mechanisms that enhance vendor satisfaction and supply performance. You will use data to uncover insights, drive structured improvement programs, and influence cross-functional partners to deliver measurable business impact.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross-functional product/programs to improve the Vendor Experience and Supply Chain efficiency across categories and marketplaces.
• Identify root causes of vendor and supply chain pain points and develop scalable solutions.
• Define key metrics for vendor experience and supply performance, and develop mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and reporting.
• Build standard operating procedures (SOPs) and drive adoption of process improvements across multiple business teams.
• Conduct deep dives using data and process mapping to uncover defects, quantify impact, and measure results post-implementation.
• Influence technology roadmaps to address systemic gaps affecting vendor operations and supply chain flow.
• Prepare and lead business reviews (WBRs, MBRs, QBRs) to communicate progress and outcomes to senior leadership.

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• 8+ years experience with 3+ years of product management experience
• Experience managing technical products or online services
• Experience in product, program, or project management in leading cross-functional teams in the delivery of major new products or services
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of SQL and VBA at an advanced level
• Experience building and analyzing cost/benefit scenarios and business cases, and communicating results throughout the organization

YOUR REWARD

• A competitive salary of R 1 200 000 + Benefits (depending on experience in line with requirements)
• An opportunity to work for a global equal opportunities employer that promotes a healthy and modern way of working
• Exposure to working with the latest technologies
• An opportunity to work in a hybrid environment