Director II Fresh Sourcing

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 185,840 - 278,760; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Quincy, MA is seeking a Fresh Sourcing Leader to manage the fresh sourcing team. You will oversee operations, ensure collaboration across different brands, and facilitate training. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary in line with market standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep understanding of retail category management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the Fresh Sourcing Team.
• Initiate and guide escalation processes.
• Accountable for identifying opportunities across brands.

Skills

Team management

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Syndicated data platforms (Nielsen, Circana)

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

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Lead the fresh sourcing team. Author and oversee the Fresh sourcing calendar. Drive timeline and actively resolve issues relating to timeline, process and impacts to savings. Oversee the Central Fresh Kitchen operations. This role serves as a crucial bridge between different retail brands, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring optimized outcomes that benefit the entire portfolio of retail banners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to the Fresh Sourcing Team.
• Provide tools, templates, and training to facilitate Ways of Working.
• Provide updates to Sourcing Lead and Category Teams on progress updates.
• Initiate and guide process for escalation.
• Accountable for identifying opportunities and supporting execution of opportunities to drive cross brand scale.
• Primary interfaces will be CM+1s/CM+2s.
• Responsible for oversight of the Central Fresh Kitchen processing facility and 3 rd party who operates the facility.
• Responsible to facilitate commercial plan development, category planning and negotiations, top to top materials, FMI, etc. for Fresh UPC
• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years relevant experience
• Proven experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives in a multi-brand retail environment
• Demonstrated success in complex supplier negotiations
• Expertise in syndicated data plaforms (Nielsen, Circana)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to senior executives and external partners
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders

  Deep understanding of retail category management principles, processes, and best practices

• Experience in Fresh Category Management preferred

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $161,600 - $242,400

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $185,840 - $278,760

Actual 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.