Manager III Own Brands Sourcing

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

Leads the PB Sourcing team responsible for reviewing & assessing ADUSA PB COGS of approx. $4B/annually. Responsible for determining the appropriate avenue to achieve optimal value (quality, supply, and cost) through negotiation for Private Brands category assortment. Responsible for delivering all corporate wide Private Brands COGs and savings budget planning and execution. Ensures Center Store Category Go to Market Strategy is achieved leveraging size and scale for ADUSA. Accountable for leading a team responsible for driving connectivity across Private Brands Category Development Managers and Center Store Category Teams for all ADUSA brands, and internal & external partners (including suppliers, Supply Chain, Finance, Economists, Product Excellence).

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 Quincy, MA.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform the following responsibilities and teach/train/oversee others' work for complex categories/events requiring advanced category understanding, independent decision making, & extensive planning & forethought.
• Thought partner within the Private Brands Pod collaborating with Category, In Stock and Private Brands Category Development Teams to drive size and scale for ADUSA on assortment, specs, supplier performance, supply chain and logistics implications.
• Understand and interpret Commodity Market impacts & other market influences (i.e., 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 through appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events and Cost Increase negotiations.
• Negotiate and/or advise on supplier costs, performance metrics, long-range plans and pursue supplier partnership opportunities.
• Negotiate business and contractual terms including Supply Chain interaction and/or logistical coordination.
• Plan & execute RFPs & teach/train/oversee the work of analysts requiring oversight.
• Responsible for (1) providing all necessary input for the preparation of Private Brands contracts (MSAs, PLMSAs, 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

Knowledge:

• Fluency with both financial acumen (P&L management) & understanding & interpreting commodity markets. Demonstrated success with educating others on these topics.
• Extensive knowledge of industry and suppliers.

Skills:

• Advanced presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it).
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent conflict management skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively teach/train/direct the work of others and provide constructive & timely feedback on performance.
• Successful track record of influencing others without authority.
• Proven ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g., IRI, etc.).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 6+ years of related sourcing, negotiating, category, & vendor management experience.
• Experience with buying alliances required.
• Independent interaction with senior leadership levels across an organization.
• Project Management/Facilitation.
• Change Management.
• Mastery of Microsoft suite.

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $139,120 - $208,680

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.