Manager Indirect Sourcing

Category/Area of Expertise: Sourcing
Job Requisition: 471707
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: NFR-Capex (2761795)
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.
The Indirect Sourcing Manager II is a strategic leader within the ADUSA sourcing organization, responsible for shaping and executing category strategies across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spend. This role blends market intelligence, stakeholder alignment, and advanced sourcing methodologies to unlock enterprise value and drive long-term cost optimization. As a trusted advisor and change agent, the Manager II leads cross-functional initiatives, mentors sourcing talent, and champions innovation to elevate our sourcing capabilities to world-class standards.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locatons and 2 remote days. Or core office locations are Quincy, MA - Salisbury, NC - Carlisle, PA - Scarborough, ME
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead high-impact sourcing strategies across designated indirect categories, from opportunity identification through supplier award and implementation.
• Guide cross-functional teams through complex sourcing events, applying total cost of ownership principles and scenario-based decision frameworks.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with business goals and deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.
• Build multi-year category roadmaps using market intelligence, stakeholder input, and advanced cost modeling to drive sustainable value.
• Manage complex RFP/RFI processes, including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Negotiate high-value contracts independently, leveraging deep category expertise and supplier insights to secure optimal terms.
• Influence senior stakeholders across business units by building and presenting compelling business cases that translate analytics into strategic sourcing recommendations aligned with enterprise goals
• Leads and manages sourcing analysts; elevating team capabilities in analytics, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Risk to ensure sourcing initiatives meet compliance, governance, and financial standards.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of departmental workload and resource allocation in collaboration with the Director and executive leadership.
• Support enterprise-wide procurement transformation initiatives, including process redesign, technology adoption, and change management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• 7-10 years of sourcing or procurement experience, with a focus on indirect categories
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa)
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills; able to translate complex data into strategic sourcing recommendations
• Deep understanding of sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and total cost of ownership principles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA or related field) or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, C.P.M., MCIPS)
• Experience in a matrixed, global retail or consumer-facing organization
• Familiarity with ESG sourcing, digital procurement tools, and supplier risk management
• Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
• Track record of mentoring sourcing professionals and driving procurement transformation

ME/NC/PA Salary Range: $108,880 - $163,320
MA Salary Range: $125,200 - $187,800
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.