Ahold Delhaize USA
Director II A-Brands Sourcing
Ahold Delhaize USA, Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, 28147
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Merchandising Marketing Support Job Requisition:
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USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive Store Code:
Sourcing A-Brands (5139190) 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. Responsibilities
The Director of A Brands Sourcing leads a strategic sourcing team that drives cross-brand negotiations and delivers data-driven insights to enable category management across a multi-banner retail organization. Serves as a critical bridge between retail brands, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and optimized outcomes that benefit the entire ADUSA portfolio. Authors and maintains the twice-yearly negotiation schedule, driving timelines forward while proactively resolving issues that may impact process, savings, or execution. Drives timeline and actively resolves issues to timeline, process, and impacts to savings. Drives cross-brand outcomes for Center Store Category Management. Drives the strategy and process for cross brand negotiations and assortment review processes. Manages the data fact packs for negotiations and executive business meetings with CPGs and manages the period reporting on CPG performance. Manages the delivery of Save for Our Customer (S4OC) savings for Center Store. Work Arrangement
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Core locations include Salisbury, NC; Quincy, MA; Carlisle, PA; Scarborough, ME; Hyattsville, MD. Qualifications
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment. Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience; Master's degree preferred. 8+ years of category management or sourcing experience within a retail environment. Demonstrated success managing teams and influencing cross-functional initiatives to deliver results across a multi-brand retail organization. Proven expertise in managing complex supplier negotiations, consistently delivering strategic and financial results. Expertise in syndicated data platforms (Nielsen, Circana). Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior executives and external partners. Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build alignment and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Deep understanding of retail category management principles, processes, and best practices. ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $161,600 - $242,400 IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $185,840 - $278,760 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. 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. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Retail
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Director II A-Brands Sourcing
role at
Ahold Delhaize USA Category/Area of Expertise:
Merchandising Marketing Support Job Requisition:
450830 Address:
USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive Store Code:
Sourcing A-Brands (5139190) 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. Responsibilities
The Director of A Brands Sourcing leads a strategic sourcing team that drives cross-brand negotiations and delivers data-driven insights to enable category management across a multi-banner retail organization. Serves as a critical bridge between retail brands, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and optimized outcomes that benefit the entire ADUSA portfolio. Authors and maintains the twice-yearly negotiation schedule, driving timelines forward while proactively resolving issues that may impact process, savings, or execution. Drives timeline and actively resolves issues to timeline, process, and impacts to savings. Drives cross-brand outcomes for Center Store Category Management. Drives the strategy and process for cross brand negotiations and assortment review processes. Manages the data fact packs for negotiations and executive business meetings with CPGs and manages the period reporting on CPG performance. Manages the delivery of Save for Our Customer (S4OC) savings for Center Store. Work Arrangement
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Core locations include Salisbury, NC; Quincy, MA; Carlisle, PA; Scarborough, ME; Hyattsville, MD. Qualifications
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment. Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience; Master's degree preferred. 8+ years of category management or sourcing experience within a retail environment. Demonstrated success managing teams and influencing cross-functional initiatives to deliver results across a multi-brand retail organization. Proven expertise in managing complex supplier negotiations, consistently delivering strategic and financial results. Expertise in syndicated data platforms (Nielsen, Circana). Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior executives and external partners. Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build alignment and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Deep understanding of retail category management principles, processes, and best practices. ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $161,600 - $242,400 IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $185,840 - $278,760 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. 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. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Retail
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