Connor McDaniel

Analyst Ii, Indirect Sourcing @Ahold Delhaize USA

Scarborough, ME, US

I manage a high-impact category portfolio with over $550M in annual spend, focused on Marketing and Merchandising Services across Ahold Delhaize USA\'s large grocery retail network.Key Responsibilities- Conduct market research to identify suppliers that meet strategic business needs and support long-term value creation- Initiate and manage RFI/RFP processes and contract negotiations to evaluate vendors and ensure alignment with organizational performance and cost objectives- Monitor and report KPIs such as Opex savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements to leadership and FP & A teams- Collaborate cross functionally with GLB category teams, ADUSA brand leads, and finance to align sourcing strategies with enterprise goals- Support the development and sourcing of omnichannel marketing solutions that drive customer engagement across digital, in-store, and print touchpoints- Leverage tools including Coupa P2P, Excel, and PowerBI to analyze spend, track performance, and support data-driven decisions.

University of North Georgia

Bachelor’s Degree