Indirect Sourcing Analyst

Loyalty360; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of a global food retailer, is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Analyst to drive cost optimization across a $5B Not For Resale spend portfolio. The role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and total cost of ownership while executing sourcing initiatives.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule with 3 in-person days at Salisbury, NC, plus 2 remote days, and requires U.S. work authorization for full-time employment. Travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing events with knowledge of strategic sourcing steps, tools, and templates; collaborate with senior team members when needed.
• Source and clean spend data to build accurate historical/baseline analysis using Spend Analytics Platform and internal systems.
• Develop award scenarios and analyze bid outcomes using total cost of ownership methodology.
• Apply negotiation tactics and determine event strategies to deliver favorable supplier outcomes.
• Lead 10+ full sourcing projects annually in alignment with cost savings targets.
• Build stakeholder relationships with intermediate-level influence and trusted guidance.
• Benchmark performance and savings across local, domestic, and global sourcing initiatives.
• Help evolve the team's capabilities through best practices in spend analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field

Tools

Spend Analytics Platform

eSourcing tools

Contract management platforms

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Sourcing Job Requisition: 549066 Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive Store Code: NFR-Capex (2761791)

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.

Primary Purpose

The Indirect Sourcing Analyst position is a key contributor to ADUSA's strategic sourcing organization, driving cost optimization across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spend. This role executes sourcing initiatives while ensuring business alignment, stakeholder engagement, and total cost of ownership principles. As a sourcing expert and influential team member, the Analyst supports strategic planning and leads tactical execution-contributing to long‑term sourcing maturity and business growth.

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, and Scarborough, ME.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing events with knowledge of strategic sourcing steps, tools, and templates; collaborate with senior team members when needed
• Source and clean spend data to build accurate historical/baseline analysis using Spend Analytics Platform and internal systems
• Develop award scenarios and analyze bid outcomes using total cost of ownership methodology
• Apply negotiation tactics and determine event strategies to deliver favorable supplier outcomes
• Lead 10+ full sourcing projects annually in alignment with cost savings targets
• Build stakeholder relationships with intermediate-level influence and trusted guidance
• Benchmark performance and savings across local, domestic, and global sourcing initiatives
• Help evolve the team's capabilities through best practices in spend analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail sourcing experience in indirect procurement
• Familiarity with eSourcing tools and contract management platforms
• Proven track record of stakeholder relationship development and cost optimization
• Exposure to global sourcing and total cost management frameworks

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $72,880 - $109,320

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.

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.