Analyst Sourcing Fresh

Adusa; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 75,040 - 112,560; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is hiring for a position focused on sourcing and negotiating across their brands in Scarborough, Maine. The role involves working closely with various teams and suppliers to achieve optimal value and maintain competitive advantages. Applicants should have strong analytical skills, experience in vendor management, and a bachelor's degree. The company offers a flexible hybrid work model with a salary range of $75,040 - $112,560 for the location.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related sourcing and negotiating experience preferred.
• General knowledge of the grocery retail industry and suppliers.
• Strong skills in planning and executing RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Thought partner on assortment, specs, and supplier selection.
• Maintain market surveillance and develop competitive strategies.
• Accountable for preparing Fresh contracts and documentation.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Conflict management skills

Ability to influence others

Change Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Mastery of 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

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 (ie. 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.
• 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

• General knowledge of grocery retail industry and suppliers
• Presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work 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

Salary Range NC, ME, PA: $75,040 - $112,560

Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480