Analyst IV Sourcing Fresh- Meat & Seafood

• 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.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment

• 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

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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