Analyst III Sourcing Fresh

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,320 - 129,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus based on company performance

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A leading global food retailer in Quincy, MA is looking for a professional to optimize category performance and drive cross-brand collaboration. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in sourcing, with strong analytical skills and excellent presentation abilities. This role includes responsibilities in managing supplier selection and executing RFPs, while upholding company values in a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary and potential bonus included.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of industry and suppliers.
• Ability to influence others without authority.

Responsibilities

• Partner across brands for optimal category value.
• Plan and execute RFPs.
• Provide input for Fresh contracts preparation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Strong analytical skills

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft suite

Job description

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.

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Thought 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.

Requirements

• Applicants 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 - $112,560

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480

All 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.