Analyst III Sourcing Fresh

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.OverviewResponsible 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.Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME.ResponsibilitiesThought partner and/or lead across all brands on assortment, specs, supplier selection, packaging & supply chain implications, and Financials/Margin Management.Understand and interpret basic 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 through appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events.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.RequirementsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment.Knowledge:General knowledge of industry and suppliers.Skills:Presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Conflict management skills.Abilities:Ability to influence others without authority.Education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.Experience:2+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, & vendor management experience (preferred).Change Management.Project Management/Facilitation.Exposure to P&L management, language, etc.Mastery of Microsoft suite.ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480All ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate's qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills.This position is eligible for an incentive bonus based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.#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.OverviewResponsible 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.Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME.ResponsibilitiesThought partner and/or lead across all brands on assortment, specs, supplier selection, packaging & supply chain implications, and Financials/Margin Management.Understand and interpret basic 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 through appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events.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.RequirementsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment.Knowledge:General knowledge of industry and suppliers.Skills:Presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Conflict management skills.Abilities:Ability to influence others without authority.Education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.Experience:2+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, & vendor management experience (preferred).Change Management.Project Management/Facilitation.Exposure to P&L management, language, etc.Mastery of Microsoft suite.ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480All ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate's qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills.This position is eligible for an incentive bonus based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.#J-18808-Ljbffr