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Product Manager
- Compass Group, North America (Charlotte, NC)
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Who is Foodbuy?
We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.
Why Foodbuy?
We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.
Additionally, we follow a value system called **People FIRST** , which stands for **F** lexibility, **I** nclusion, **R** esults, **S** ustainability and **T** ransparency. **People FIRST** is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.
Job Summary
Join **Foodbuy** as a **Product Manager** and play a pivotal role in driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of technology products that empower Foodbuy’s business operations and member experiences.
As a Product Manager, you’ll deliver measurable business value by creating **desirable, feasible, viable, and sustainable** solutions. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand business challenges, define the product vision, and guide teams through execution.
Responsibilities:
+ Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and technology leaders.
+ Deeply understand the product landscape, business priorities, and customer value streams to shape the roadmap.
+ Conduct market research and engage third-party partners to inform and refine product strategies.
+ Develop and execute product management artifacts—roadmaps, customer journeys, personas, and empathy maps—to guide decision-making.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Product Owners, UX, Architecture, Delivery, and Vendors—to deliver solutions that meet business goals.
+ Translate business needs and problem statements into actionable product roadmaps and prioritized backlogs.
+ Ensure alignment across value streams and partner with Product Directors on budget planning.
+ Drive program planning and maintain prioritized feature backlogs tied to business objectives.
+ Work with Foodbuy Projects and Training teams to operationalize products and ensure long-term support.
+ Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, delivery teams, and customers to ensure adoption and success.
+ Mentor product managers and team members, promoting innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree required
+ 5+ years work-related product management or equivalent experience
+ Experience with SAFe or scrum agile development methodologies
+ Experience in design, development and implementation of product plans
+ Experience in working with a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with various levels of the organization
+ Proven ability to develop strong relationships with business stakeholders
+ Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
+ Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues Travel as needed (less than 20%)
Apply to Foodbuy today!
_Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA_
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Personal Leave
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.
**Req ID:** 1480053
Foodbuy
Erin Gregory
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