Job Requisition: 458649
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code: Vendor Governance (5139550)
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.
Responsible for partnering across all ADUSA brands to achieve optimal value, balancing cost and quality, for a given category. Leads end-to-end sourcing efforts including strategy, cost negotiations, tactics, prep and execution. Owns and is accountable for achieving timelines and targets. Drives connectivity across Seasonal General Merchandise for all internal and external partners (including supply chain, finance, suppliers) to leverage size/scale and optimize performance and 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
Essential functions:
- Build subject matter expertise in assigned vendors and categories
- Apply in-depth analysis of key business levers (i.e. product costs, logistics costs, payment terms, assortment mix, competitive negotiation positioning) to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and cost savings.
- Manage vendor partnerships and develop long term/short term (by season) vendor strategy; Oversee negotiation and execution
- Develop data-driven recommendations for optimal receipt quantities at the store level to support sales performance
- Manage key project calendar and deliverables to meet in-warehouse date expectations
- Manage and execute required legal documents adhering to legal requirements and standards (NDA, award letters, master supply agreement and schedules, discontinuance, and termination letters)
- Mentor and train new analysts in the sourcing process
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs and uphold company values.
- Primary interfaces will be Category Analysts/Category Managers
Quaifications:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 2+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, and/or Vendor Management experience (preferred)
- General knowledge of industry and suppliers
- Proven ability to negotiate for positive outcomes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to analyze complex data sets and develop insights
- Strong presentation & communication skills. Ability to build and deliver messaging tailored by audience, and articulate recommended actions to drive decision making
- Able to work under strict deadlines, set and balance priorities
- Able to independently identify problems and propose solutions
- Ability to influence others without authority
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Power BI proficiency (preferred)
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480
All ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate's qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills.
This position is eligible for an incentive bonus based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
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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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What We Do
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. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage, care, integrity, teamwork and humor, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast, we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system, nourishes local communities, and creates a better world.
Why Work With Us
We love fresh perspectives, not just fresh produce. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters creativity, accelerates innovation, and helps us create an even better product. At Ahold Delhaize USA, you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed, and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
