Manager Indirect Sourcing

Category/Area of Expertise: Sourcing
Job Requisition: 471707
Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd
Store Code: NFR-Capex (2761795)

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.

The Indirect Sourcing Manager II is a strategic leader within the ADUSA sourcing organization, responsible for shaping and executing category strategies across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spend. This role blends market intelligence, stakeholder alignment, and advanced sourcing methodologies to unlock enterprise value and drive long-term cost optimization. As a trusted advisor and change agent, the Manager II leads cross-functional initiatives, mentors sourcing talent, and champions innovation to elevate our sourcing capabilities to world-class standards.

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead high-impact sourcing strategies across designated indirect categories, from opportunity identification through supplier award and implementation.
• Guide cross-functional teams through complex sourcing events, applying total cost of ownership principles and scenario-based decision frameworks.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with business goals and deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.
• Build multi-year category roadmaps using market intelligence, stakeholder input, and advanced cost modeling to drive sustainable value.
• Manage complex RFP/RFI processes, including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Negotiate high-value contracts independently, leveraging deep category expertise and supplier insights to secure optimal terms.
• Influence senior stakeholders across business units by building and presenting compelling business cases that translate analytics into strategic sourcing recommendations aligned with enterprise goals
• Leads and manages sourcing analysts; elevating team capabilities in analytics, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Risk to ensure sourcing initiatives meet compliance, governance, and financial standards.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of departmental workload and resource allocation in collaboration with the Director and executive leadership.
• Support enterprise-wide procurement transformation initiatives, including process redesign, technology adoption, and change management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• 7-10 years of sourcing or procurement experience, with a focus on indirect categories
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa)
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills; able to translate complex data into strategic sourcing recommendations
• Deep understanding of sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and total cost of ownership principles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 10%

• Master's degree (MBA or related field) or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, C.P.M., MCIPS)
• Experience in a matrixed, global retail or consumer-facing organization
• Familiarity with ESG sourcing, digital procurement tools, and supplier risk management
• Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
• Track record of mentoring sourcing professionals and driving procurement transformation