Product Manager, Supply Chain Vendor Platform

Product Manager, Supply Chain Vendor PlatformLocation: Irving, TX (Onsite) | ContractOverviewOur client is seeking a Product Manager, Supply Chain Vendor Platform to bring structure and momentum to a focused prototype of a home-grown supplier platform, evaluated alongside a commercial SaaS supply-chain collaboration platform. The prototype targets an MVP of the capabilities suppliers and distribution partners use today, plus a Container ASN workflow to capture applicable FSMA traceability information, for evaluation in January 2027.ResponsibilitiesInterview users and stakeholders and document current supplier and distribution-center workflows, roles, business rules, exceptions and pain points.Define what is in and out of scope for the prototype MVP (order viewing and confirmation, invoice processing and file upload, synchronization, reporting, master data and admin setup).Work with FSMA, supply chain, vendor onboarding, compliance and technology partners to define how traceability data is captured, validated and linked to orders and shipments; confirm assumptions with subject-matter experts.Write clear Jira epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows and MVP requirements; maintain a prioritized backlog.Work daily with design, engineering, architecture, QA and integration teams in agile ceremonies.Drive toward the January evaluation with an agreed evaluation plan and documented gaps, risks and tradeoffs.Communicate scope, decisions, progress and risks clearly.Required Qualifications4+ years in product management, business analysis or a related role delivering digital products in an agile environment.Strong discovery and requirements skills; able to learn a complex existing product quickly from incomplete documentation.Actionable Jira epics and user stories with acceptance criteria, edge cases and dependencies.Cross-functional agile team experience; strong collaboration and communication.User-centered, evidence-based approach to MVP scope.Preferred QualificationsSupply chain, retail, food distribution, vendor portals, order management, invoicing, ASN processing or delivery reconciliation.Regulatory, food-safety or product-traceability requirements.Supplier onboarding; building prototypes or MVPs.Pay rate: $50/hr. This is a 6 months contract position, onsite in Irving, TX. Candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.