Ahold Delhaize USA · 1 day ago
Senior Manager Sourcing Fresh
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $181K/yr
6+ years expAhold 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. They are seeking a Senior Manager Sourcing Fresh who will be responsible for partnering across all ADUSA Brands to evaluate avenues for optimal value in the category assortment and deliver corporate wide Fresh COGs and savings budget planning.
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Responsibilities
Independently perform the following responsibilities and teach/train/oversee others work 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 & teach/train/oversee the work of analysts requiring oversight
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
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
Fluency with both financial acumen (P&L management) & understanding & interpreting commodity markets. Demonstrated success with educating others on these topics
Extensive knowledge of industry and suppliers
Advanced presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)
Strong communication skills
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent conflict management skills
Ability to effectively teach/train/direct the work of others and provide constructive & timely feedback on performance
Successful track record of influencing others without authority
Proven ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g. IRI, etc.)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
Independent interaction with senior leadership levels across the organization
Project Management/Facilitation
Change Management
Mastery of Microsoft suite
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
6+ years of related sourcing, negotiating, category, & vendor management experience (preferred)
Company
Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize USA provides retail media solutions for brands to advertise to grocery shoppers across ADUSA brands using data-driven tools.
10001+ employees
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