Vendor Relations Analyst II — Hybrid (Support & Strategy)

Ahold Delhaize USA; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 63.000 - 109.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to support vendor relations across multiple departments. You will act as primary contact for vendors, resolve inquiries, and help optimize procurement processes.

You will collaborate with Category, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance, monitor SLAs, analyze vendor performance data, and drive continuous improvement in vendor management and cost-efficiency while supporting our hybrid work

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, supply chain management or related field or equivalent professional work experience.
• Strong oral & written communication & presentation skills.
• Experience in vendor management, procurement, account management or procure to pay (2+ years).

Aufgaben

• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors, researching & resolving all inquiries and concerns.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Regularly assess vendor performance and provide feedback to both vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiations and contract renewals with vendors to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor vendor compliance with established policies, regulations, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Assist in conducting vendor audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyze vendor performance data, prepare reports for management and relevant teams.
• Track KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of vendor management initiatives.
• Analyze data insights to identify areas of improvement and recommend appropriate action plans.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vendor management processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall vendor performance.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Category, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance to align vendor management strategies with broader goals.
• Participate in vendor-related meetings and provide insights and updates.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet business needs and support our values.

Kenntnisse

Vendor management

Procure to Pay

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to support vendor relations across multiple departments. You will act as primary contact for vendors, resolve inquiries, and help optimize procurement processes.

You will collaborate with Category, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance, monitor SLAs, analyze vendor performance data, and drive continuous improvement in vendor management and cost-efficiency while supporting our hybrid work