Indirect Sourcing Analyst: Cost Optimization & Analytics

Ahold Delhaize USA; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Analyst to drive cost optimization across a $5B Not For Resale spend portfolio. You'll execute sourcing initiatives, engage stakeholders, and apply total cost of ownership principles.

This hybrid role requires collaboration across core locations, including Salisbury, NC, with in‑person and remote days; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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%.

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 thinking

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Analyst to drive cost optimization across a $5B Not For Resale spend portfolio. You'll execute sourcing initiatives, engage stakeholders, and apply total cost of ownership principles.

This hybrid role requires collaboration across core locations, including Salisbury, NC, with in‑person and remote days; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.