PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ANALYST - Compass Group, North America

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 Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. 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



Foodbuy is the foodservice industry’s leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) focused on lowering purchasing and product costs for foodservice organizations. Verticals that we service include acute and long-term Healthcare, Hospitality, and Gaming and Restaurants.



Join Foodbuy as a Product Management Analyst and unleash your passions to be creative, develop relationships, and solve complicated problems. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives through the of lens of technology. A successful candidate will be curious, creative, and persistent as a member of the Product Team to collaborate in the delivery of transformative technology solutions.



This hybrid position is based in our Charlotte, NC office.



Responsibilities:



+ Develop a deep understanding of the Foodbuy business, our technology products and user groups, underlying data, and industry to inform product strategies and roadmap


+ Partner with Product Managers to support the development of product strategies and roadmaps


+ Collaborate with the entire Product Team - Product Managers, Product Owners, UX Design, Architecture, and delivery team members to translate business goals and problem statements into products and solutions


+ Participate in Program Increment (PI) pre-planning and planning by creating feature backlogs in partnership with Product Managers


+ Organize and facilitate User Acceptance Testing processes


+ Build strong internal and external business relationships vital to the success of the product including, stakeholders, product teams, and customers


+ Develop and execute customer centric, design first, product management planning and documentation






Qualifications:



+ Bachelor’s degree required


+ 1+ years work-related product management or equivalent experience


+ 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 25%)






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


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Req ID: 1359265


Foodbuy


Margaret Lovette


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