Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Program Inclusion to be the central orchestrator of our allowance recovery strategy, you will drive cross-functional collaboration across Global Strategic Procurement (GSP), Client Management, Business Intelligence, and Finance.
Who we are:
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 based out of our Waltham, MA or Lake Worth, FL. (We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.
Your impact:
- Lead Recovery Initiatives:
Own and drive the end-to-end allowance take-back mitigation process, from initial claim validation through dispute resolution with impacted vendors and partners. - Cross-Functional Program Management:
Partner with GSP to identify contract discrepancies, collaborate with Client Managers to ensure operator alignment, and work with BI/Finance to reconcile and validate allowance revenue streams. - Anomaly Detection & Risk Management:
Continuously monitor allowance flows, proactively identify anomalies or trends, and escalate potential risks to minimize future take-back exposure. - Strategic Execution:
Develop and implement commercial strategies and recovery tactics based on data insights, ensuring fast-cycle iteration and adaptability throughout the dispute process.
About you:
- Influential Cross-Functional Leader:
Proven ability to lead initiatives and drive outcomes without direct authority across diverse teams. Challenge the Status quo. - Commercial & Analytical Acumen:
Experience with allowances, GPO economics, pricing strategy, or financial analytics. - Operator-Focused Mindset:
Deep understanding of how allowance structures and exclusions impact business operations and client relationships. - Results-Oriented Executor:
Demonstrated track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments. Create visual measurement of impact to bring attention to areas of success and areas that need focus.
Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for!
What's in this for you:
- Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
- Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
- Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.
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.