Product Manager

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.  

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position can be remote or hybrid-based near one of our offices. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Product Manager to oversee multiple AI and data science projects and lead efforts to integrate AI-driven automations across our organization. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical understanding and strategic thinking, with a proven track record of delivering impactful products. This role is critical to ensuring our AI initiatives align with business goals and deliver measurable value.

Your impact:

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap independently, leveraging market research and insights.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Develop and execute proof of concept initiatives to validate product ideas and market fit.
• Own and manage the product lifecycle and KPI’s for multiple AI and data science initiatives, from ideation to deployment.
• Act as the primary liaison between data scientists, engineers, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation for operational efficiencies and improved decision-making.
• Serve as the primary product evangelist, internally and externally, by effectively communicating the value proposition and benefits of the product.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 
• 3 years of product management experience, with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products. 
• 1 year of working with AI technology and tools. 
• Experience in market validation, proof of concept, and building products from scratch. 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive decision-making and prioritize initiatives. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 
• Passion for innovation and a proactive, results-driven mindset. 
• Knowledge of the foodservice industry and familiarity with industry analytics solutions is a plus. 
• Familiarity with modern AI concepts, tools, and applications.

Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Buyers Edge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or others with us!

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays!