Analyst Indirect Sourcing III

Category/Area of Expertise: Sourcing
Job Requisition: 537527
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 III is a senior-level contributor to ADUSA's strategic sourcing organization, driving cost optimization across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spends. This role synthesizes commodity intelligence, advanced data modeling, and negotiation strategies to optimize category level spend and drive sustainable business value. As a trusted sourcing leader, Analyst III influences without authority, translates data into actionable insights, and helps propel the organization toward world-class sourcing capabilities.
Our 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, MA
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead several complex sourcing initiatives from supplier discovery to award recommendation using advanced sourcing tools and templates
• Build comprehensive should-cost models and scenario plans using commodity and market data
• Manage complex datasets and develop Excel-based insights including benchmarks, heat maps, and what-if scenarios
• Translate analytics into bid recommendations using total cost of ownership methodology and apply constraints to optimize supplier outcomes
• Conduct complex negotiations independently, leveraging deep understanding of negotiable criteria
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and build strong relationships without formal authority
• Advise business partners on risks, opportunities, and cost forecasting for key commodities
• Support long-range planning and corporate initiatives such as save for our customer, working capital, and cross brand synergy realization
• Collaborate with partners to identify alternate supply channels and optimize total cost of ownership
• Present sourcing findings with clarity, storytelling, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Advance the team's capabilities through best practices in spend analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technology

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field
• 5-7 years sourcing or industry experience
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing platforms
• Strong analytical and presentation skills; able to tell a compelling story with data
• Deep understanding of commodity markets and sourcing strategy
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma, APICS, CPM, or similar certification
• Experience in retail sourcing, supply chain design, or vendor negotiations
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing analysis, decision-making, and tools
• Ability to lead without authority and influence organizational direction

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
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.
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