Renesas Electronics
Product Marketing Manager (Octopart Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions)
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Product Marketing Manager (Octopart Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions)
Job Description
⚡️ 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 world’s 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 30,000 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 execution—driven 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 5 days per week.
A day in the life of our Product Marketing Manager—Procurement Focus:
As a Product Marketing Manager focused on procurement, you’ll define and communicate the value of Octopart’s solutions specifically for procurement teams, supply chain managers, and sourcing professionals. You’ll 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 value—tailored 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:
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Act as the voice of procurement professionals—bringing 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
Qualifications
Who We’re 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 Bachelor’s 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
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Additional Information
Our Benefits:
🏥 Private health insurance, including dental coverage
🌅 Pension scheme with company match up to 9%
🧘 nilo.health, 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
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’
At Renesas, you can:
Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
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