Analyst III Indirect Sourcing

Summary

IntroductionAhold 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.OverviewThe Indirect Sourcing Analyst III is a senior-level contributor to ADUSA's strategic sourcing organization, driving cost optimization across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spend. This role synthesizes commodity intelligence, advanced data modeling, and negotiation strategies to optimize category level spend and drive sustainable business value. As a trusted sourcing leader, the Analyst III influences without authority, translates data into actionable insights, and helps propel the organization toward world-class sourcing capabilities.Our flexible/hybrid work schedule include 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Scarborough, ME, and Carlisle, PAResponsibilitiesLead several complex sourcing initiatives from supplier discovery to award recommendation using advanced sourcing tools and templatesBuild comprehensive should-cost models and scenario plans using commodity and market dataManage complex datasets and develop Excel-based insights including benchmarks, heat maps, and what-if scenariosTranslate analytics into bid recommendations using total cost of ownership methodology and apply constraints to optimize supplier outcomesConduct complex negotiations independently, leveraging deep understanding of negotiable criteriaInfluence cross-functional stakeholders and build strong relationships without formal authorityAdvise business partners on risks, opportunities, and cost forecasting for key commoditiesSupport long-range planning and corporate initiatives such as save for our customer, working capital, and cross brand synergy realizationCollaborate with partners to identify alternate supply channels and optimize total cost of ownershipPresent sourcing findings with clarity, storytelling, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholdersAdvance the team's capabilities through best practices in spend analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technologyRequirementsBachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field5-7 years sourcing or industry experienceProficiency in Excel (advanced modeling), PowerPoint, and sourcing platformsStrong analytical and presentation skills; able to tell a compelling story with dataDeep understanding of commodity markets and sourcing strategyAbility to travel up to 10%Preferred QualificationsSix Sigma, APICS, CPM, or similar certificationExperience in retail sourcing, supply chain design, or vendor negotiationsProven expertise in strategic sourcing analysis, decision-making, and toolsAbility to lead without authority and influence organizational directionSalary Range ME/NC/PA: $75,040 - $112,560Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

IntroductionAhold 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.OverviewThe Indirect Sourcing Analyst III is a senior-level contributor to ADUSA's strategic sourcing organization, driving cost optimization across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spend. This role synthesizes commodity intelligence, advanced data modeling, and negotiation strategies to optimize category level spend and drive sustainable business value. As a trusted sourcing leader, the Analyst III influences without authority, translates data into actionable insights, and helps propel the organization toward world-class sourcing capabilities.Our flexible/hybrid work schedule include 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Scarborough, ME, and Carlisle, PAResponsibilitiesLead several complex sourcing initiatives from supplier discovery to award recommendation using advanced sourcing tools and templatesBuild comprehensive should-cost models and scenario plans using commodity and market dataManage complex datasets and develop Excel-based insights including benchmarks, heat maps, and what-if scenariosTranslate analytics into bid recommendations using total cost of ownership methodology and apply constraints to optimize supplier outcomesConduct complex negotiations independently, leveraging deep understanding of negotiable criteriaInfluence cross-functional stakeholders and build strong relationships without formal authorityAdvise business partners on risks, opportunities, and cost forecasting for key commoditiesSupport long-range planning and corporate initiatives such as save for our customer, working capital, and cross brand synergy realizationCollaborate with partners to identify alternate supply channels and optimize total cost of ownershipPresent sourcing findings with clarity, storytelling, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholdersAdvance the team's capabilities through best practices in spend analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technologyRequirementsBachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field5-7 years sourcing or industry experienceProficiency in Excel (advanced modeling), PowerPoint, and sourcing platformsStrong analytical and presentation skills; able to tell a compelling story with dataDeep understanding of commodity markets and sourcing strategyAbility to travel up to 10%Preferred QualificationsSix Sigma, APICS, CPM, or similar certificationExperience in retail sourcing, supply chain design, or vendor negotiationsProven expertise in strategic sourcing analysis, decision-making, and toolsAbility to lead without authority and influence organizational directionSalary Range ME/NC/PA: $75,040 - $112,560Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr