Analyst IV Sourcing Fresh- Meat & Seafood

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. Responsible for partnering across all ADUSA Brands to evaluate appropriate avenues to achieve optimal value (cost + quality) for the category assortment. Responsible for delivering all corporate wide Fresh COGs and savings budget planning and execution. Ensures that cross brand Fresh Category teams are educated on market influences & aligned with end-to-end cost and supplier selection strategies. Responsible for driving connectivity across Fresh Category for all ADUSA brands, PDL, RBS, and internal & external partners (including suppliers, Supply Chain, Finance, Economists, Sustainability, etc.) to leverage size and scale and optimize performance & savings opportunities. 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 until the end of their appointment. Responsibilities Independently perform the following responsibilities for complex categories/events requiring advanced category understanding, independent decision making, & extensive planning & forethought. Thought partner and/or lead across all brands on assortment, specs, supplier selection, packaging & supply chain implications, and Financials/Margin Management 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 thru appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events. Negotiate and/or advise on supplier costs, performance metrics, long-range plans and pursue supplier partnership opportunities Negotiate business terms, new item cost negotiation, NFR coordination, Supply Chain interaction and/or logistical coordination Plan & execute RFPs Responsible for (1) providing all necessary input for the preparation of Fresh contracts (MSAs, PLMSAs, CRCs, 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 4+ years of experience in sourcing, negotiations, category management, vendor management, or related fields preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience required; Master's degree preferred Strong understanding of industry trends, supplier landscape, sourcing strategies, and category management principles Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to develop and deliver compelling business narratives to diverse audiences Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and presentations across multiple communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams, video conferencing, conference calls, and in-person settings with varying group sizes Effective conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills Ability to analyze, interpret, and leverage syndicated and market data reporting (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, commodity and market trend reports) to support business decisions Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership without direct authority Strong organizational, project management, and change management capabilities within complex, fast-paced environments Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience with P&L management and business performance analysis Experience interpreting commodity markets and applying market insights to strategic decision-making Salary ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960 IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $106,480 - $159,720 #J-18808-Ljbffr Adusa