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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
Essential job functions:
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.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
Knowledge:
Enhanced knowledge of industry and suppliers
Skills:
Verbal and written presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)
Mastery of Microsoft suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated facilitation skills over multiple media types (video conferences, TEAMS, Skype, conference calls, in-person meetings, etc.) with varying size groups (typically 5-25)
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Abilities:
Ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g. IRI, etc.)
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
4+ years of related sourcing, negotiating, category, & vendor management experience (preferred)
Proven financial acumen (P&L management)
Demonstrated experience in understanding & interpreting commodity markets
Demonstrated experience with influencing others without authority - specifically with elevated levels within an organization
Project Management/Facilitation
Change Management
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $106,480- $159,720
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.