Analyst IV Sourcing Fresh

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Responsible for partnering across all ADUSA Brands to evaluate appropriate avenues to achieve optimal value (cost + quality) for the category assortment. Responsible for delivering all corporate wide Fresh COGs and savings budget planning and execution. Ensures that cross brand Fresh Category teams are educated on market influences & aligned with end-to-end cost and supplier selection strategies. Responsible for driving connectivity across Fresh Category for all ADUSA brands, PDL, RBS, and internal & external partners (including suppliers, Supply Chain, Finance, Economists, Sustainability, etc.)

to leverage size and scale and optimize performance & savings opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment

• Independently perform the following responsibilities for complex categories/events requiring advanced category understanding, independent decision making, & extensive planning & forethought.
• Thought partner and/or lead across all brands on assortment, specs, supplier selection, packaging & supply chain implications, and Financials/Margin Management
• Understand and interpret Commodity Market impacts & other market influences (i.e. tariffs, pandemics, etc.) and partner with the Commodity Strategists on relevant impacts to current contracts and/or upcoming events.
• Maintain market surveillance and develop plans to maintain and/or gain competitive advantages thru appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events.
• Negotiate and/or advise on supplier costs, performance metrics, long-range plans and pursue supplier partnership opportunities
• Negotiate business terms, new item cost negotiation, NFR coordination, Supply Chain interaction and/or logistical coordination
• Plan & execute RFPs
• Responsible for (1) providing all necessary input for the preparation of Fresh contracts (MSAs, PLMSAs, CRCs, Schedules, etc.) & (2) accountable for the final documentation review/approval
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

• Verbal and written presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)
• Mastery of Microsoft suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated facilitation skills over multiple media types (video conferences, TEAMS, Skype, conference calls, in-person meetings, etc.) with varying size groups (typically 5-25)
• Demonstrated conflict management skills

• Ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g. IRI, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Master's degree preferred.

• 4+ years of related sourcing, negotiating, category, & vendor management experience (preferred)
• Proven financial acumen (P&L management)
• Demonstrated experience in understanding & interpreting commodity markets
• Demonstrated experience with influencing others without authority - specifically with elevated levels within an organization
• Project Management/Facilitation
• Change Management

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $106,480- $159,720