VP of AI Strategy and Implementation

Job Description

Job Description

As the VP of AI Strategy and Implementation at Buyers Edge Platform, you will lead our AI transformation and shape the future of our business through innovative AI solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and execute a forward-thinking AI strategy that aligns with our global objectives, driving operational excellence, enhancing data capabilities, and delivering actionable insights. You'll achieve this by collaborating cross-functionally across our platform of brands to integrate AI technologies into our operations, ensuring they deliver measurable value while upholding the highest standards of responsibility and ethics.

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 ideally based out of our Lake Worth, FL office with anticipated travel up to 15%, but open to remote candidates with anticipated travel of once per month. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Your impact : AI Strategy & Vision

• Own the end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives, from strategic vision to measurable business outcomes.
• Craft and champion a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with Buyers Edge Platform's long-term business goals.
• Identify high-impact AI opportunities across departments to optimize processes and improve decision-making.
• Anticipate emerging AI trends and technologies, positioning the company to leverage future advancements.
• Partner with senior leadership and data teams to ensure AI initiatives support organizational priorities.
• Work closely with the product team to understand user behaviors and needs.
• Define and track KPIs to measure the success and business impact of AI projects.

AI Implementation & Operations

Governance, Ethics & Compliance

Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management

Innovation & Research

About you :

Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL.

Deep understanding of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and explainability techniques.

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 :

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.