Strategic Sourcing Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

• Source various products and/or categories that are medium to high complexity and spend; utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department.
• Strong analytical skills: able to transform data into clear, relevant solutions and recommendations
• Develop and deliver high quality presentations
• Establish relationships and lead Stakeholders / cross-functional teams along the process to get buy-in
• Develop and lead price, and terms-and-conditions negotiations with suppliers
• Lead sourcing events from project kick-off to contract execution
• Use and evaluate eSourcing tools and new technologies
• Participate in spend analytics and work planning efforts
• Become a category expert in understanding the category role and develop category playbooks and roadmaps to enhance strategic negotiations
• Develop negotiation event timeline and manage execution
• Project manage sourcing led events including vendor transitions
• Mitigate company financial liabilities through inventory management with suppliers
• Build and establish strategic vendor relationships to develop short- and long-term partnerships
• Lead cost mitigation negotiations with suppliers
• Mentor entry level sourcing buyers and analysts on building the financial model utilized to support negotiation

• Bachelor’s degree in business/Logistics preferred.

• 6-8 years’ experience and the education listed above
• 5 + years of negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier alliances and buying/sourcing experience

• Strong ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and executes and implement contracts.
• Strong meeting management and facilitation skills.
• Good understanding or manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of sourcing systems and preferable e-sourcing technology.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems.
• Working knowledge of contract law, government policies and regulations for the food and drug industry.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills.
• High energy level, initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency.
• Excellent team interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while providing superior service.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• 10% Travel Required

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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