Analyst III Indirect Sourcing

Summary

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

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 spend. 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, the Analyst III influences without authority, translates data into actionable insights, and helps propel the organization toward world-class sourcing capabilities.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule include 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Scarborough, ME, and Carlisle, PA

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field
• 5-7 years sourcing or industry experience
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced modeling), 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

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

Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480

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.

Job Description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

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 spend. 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, the Analyst III influences without authority, translates data into actionable insights, and helps propel the organization toward world-class sourcing capabilities.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule include 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Scarborough, ME, and Carlisle, PA

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field
• 5-7 years sourcing or industry experience
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced modeling), 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

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

Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480

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.