About the role

Product Owner

Introduction

Merqato transforms scattered data into smart decisions to reduce food waste and improve profitability for fresh produce companies. We are looking for a talented Product Owner to take ownership of our portal, drive product discovery, and help scale adoption across domestic and international markets. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven agritech scale-up.

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About the company

Merqato is a Dutch software company focused on digitizing and improving the agricultural supply chain. Its platform enables growers, traders, and other stakeholders in agriculture to collaborate more effectively, share data, and automate processes.In doing so, Merqato contributes to a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable food chain through the use of smart digital tools.

Culture and values
transparency, and sustainability.
Office
Netherlands
Colleagues
4
Language
Dutch / English

About the role

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (€70,000–€80,000 per year, including 8% vacation pay)
  • Hybrid working (office 3 days/week: Tuesday–Thursday)
  • Opportunity to shape product strategy in a scaling company
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology
  • Close-knit, international team environment
  • Exposure to multiple markets across Europe

Required Skills

  • 5–7 years of relevant experience in product ownership, preferably in B2B SaaS or scale-up environments
  • Strong startup or scale-up experience
  • Proven track record in product discovery, strategy, and development
  • Ability to translate concepts into actionable products
  • Strategic thinking and market-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • English fluency required; Dutch is a plus

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the product vision and roadmap in alignment with company strategy and customer needs
  • Conduct product discovery to ensure the portal meets market requirements and user expectations
  • Collaborate with customer success and technical teams to translate insights into product features
  • Improve adoption and communication strategies for existing products
  • Explore opportunities for new product development
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration between development, ML engineers, and customer-facing teams
  • Translate concepts into working products and refine workflows
  • Monitor product performance metrics and make data-driven decisions
  • Contribute to overall product strategy and long-term vision

Why Work at Merqato

Impactful Work 

Join a company that reduces food waste and drives efficiency in the fresh produce industry.

Innovative Environment

Work with cutting-edge AI and data analytics technologies in a fast-growing scale-up.

Growth Culture 

Enjoy a hybrid work model, close collaboration, and the chance to shape both product and company strategy.

Your Growth Path at Merqato

  1. CTO
  2. Various Paths  

Application process

Application

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Phone Interview

A brief call to get to know you and your experience.

First Interview

Initial interview with a recruiter or hiring manager.

Second Interview

A follow-up with senior team members or decision-makers.

Job Offer

You’ll receive a formal offer with all the details.

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Office locations

Address
Scheepskade 10, 1018 AV Amsterdam , Netherlands

Merqato is a Dutch software company focused on digitizing and improving the agricultural supply chain. Its platform enables growers, traders, and other stakeholders in agriculture to collaborate more effectively, share data, and automate processes.In doing so, Merqato contributes to a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable food chain through the use of smart digital tools.

Details
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Amsterdam
Salary
5250 - €6250

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