Analyst IV Sourcing Fresh- Meat & Seafood

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 92,640 - 138,960; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter, LLC. is seeking a skilled professional in Salisbury, NC, for a role involving sourcing, negotiations, and category management. The candidate will evaluate optimal value across ADUSA brands and negotiate supplier agreements to drive performance and savings. A flexible hybrid work schedule is offered, including remote work. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. The salary ranges from $92,640 to $138,960 depending on location.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in sourcing, negotiations, category management, vendor management, or related fields preferred.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, supplier landscape, sourcing strategies, and category management principles.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate optimal value for category assortment across all ADUSA Brands.
• Negotiate and advise on supplier costs and performance metrics.
• Maintain surveillance of market impacts and develop competitive advantage plans.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiations

Category Management

Vendor Management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

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.

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, Hyattsville, MD.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in sourcing, negotiations, category management, vendor management, or related fields preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience required; Master's degree preferred
• Strong understanding of industry trends, supplier landscape, sourcing strategies, and category management principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to develop and deliver compelling business narratives to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and presentations across multiple communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams, video conferencing, conference calls, and in-person settings with varying group sizes
• Effective conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and leverage syndicated and market data reporting (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, commodity and market trend reports) to support business decisions
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership without direct authority
• Strong organizational, project management, and change management capabilities within complex, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience with P&L management and business performance analysis
• Experience interpreting commodity markets and applying market insights to strategic decision-making

Salary

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

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