What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Product & AI Strategy position at Axya?
About Axya
Axya is building the AI Copilot for Procurement, an AI platform that empowers supply chain teams to make smarter, faster decisions. Trusted by Airbus, Rio Tinto, Pratt & Whitney, and other market leaders, Axya connects buyers and suppliers through intelligent workflows that blend data, insight, and automation.
Our platform sits at the center of manufacturing, bridging human expertise, ERP systems, and real-time operational data. As we scale, Axya is deepening AI capabilities and integrations across the global manufacturing ecosystem.
The Opportunity
Axya’s vision is clear: to become the leading procurement platform in the manufacturing industry.
We’re evolving into a product organization built for scale, velocity, and impact. We are seeking a product leader to unify our vision and accelerate adoption as we enter our Series A phase.
You’ll define the AI and product strategy, drive measurable adoption and time-to-value, and scale Axya’s platform through clarity, speed, and execution excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute Axya’s unified product and AI vision in partnership with the CEO and founders.
- Translate strategy into high-impact AI capabilities (e.g., PO Parser, Smart Intake, Buyer Agent, AI Search).
- Shorten deployment and onboarding cycles; make Axya indispensable in customer workflows.
- Align product roadmap with measurable business outcomes: adoption, speed, and integration depth.
- Partner across Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to deliver enterprise reliability with startup agility.
- Build and lead a high-performing, outcome-driven product team.
- Strengthen Axya’s ecosystem through ERP integrations (Epicor, Genius, SAP) and market partnerships.
What Success Looks Like (Within 12 Months)
- Adoption: AI features are live and used across key accounts.
- Speed: Deployment and onboarding measured in weeks, not months.
- Clarity: A published Product Vision, North Star metrics, and outcome-based roadmap.
- Execution: Predictable delivery cadence with clear customer and revenue impact.
Ideal Profile
- Proven SaaS product leader with experience integrating AI into enterprise solutions.
- Strong understanding of procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing (aerospace a plus).
- Skilled at reducing implementation time and driving adoption in complex environments.
- Technically fluent in ERP workflows, integrations, and software development.
- Clear, data-driven communicator who aligns teams around measurable results.
- Experienced building and scaling product teams in fast-paced, high-growth settings.
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Health group insurance program
- Join a dynamic and highly collaborative team
- 100% Remote