Product Owner

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 is hybrid based, 1 day/week, in our Becker, MN office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Product Owner to drive the development and optimization of our Foodservice Rewards program. In this role, you will act as the primary liaison between our RealTime Solutions development team and cross-functional stakeholders across the business.

You will be responsible for prioritizing and managing the product backlog for initiatives related to our rewards engine, contracted manufacturer integrations, and internal employee tools that support program operations and customer success. Your efforts will directly impact how operators and manufacturers engage with and benefit from our real-time rewards and rebate programs.

Your impact:

• Own and manage the product backlog for the Foodservice Rewards program within RealTime Solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and prioritize features and technical requirements across multiple streams, including:
  • Enhancements to our real-time rewards engine
  • Support for contracted manufacturer workflows and data integrations
  • Development of internal tools used by employees to manage accounts, claims, and program performance
• Translate complex business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for the engineering team.
• Work closely with developers, QA, and design to ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and product review meetings.
• Analyze user feedback and product metrics to continuously improve functionality and usability.
• Maintain alignment between product development and business goals, ensuring timely communication of progress and trade-offs.

About you:

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a B2B or enterprise SaaS environment.
• Experience with agile software development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sales, and external partners.
• Experience in foodservice, manufacturing, supply chain, or rebate management is a plus.
• Familiarity with real-time data systems, APIs, or incentives/rewards platforms is a bonus.

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!

 

 

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.