Strategic Sourcing Manager - Corporate and Shared Services

Albertsons Companies • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant experience.
• 6-8 years’ experience and the education listed above
• 5 plus years of negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier alliances and buying/sourcing experience
• Ability to think strategically and influence change
• Strong ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and executes and implement contracts.
• Strong meeting management and facilitation skills.
• Good understanding of Corporate Services, retail and the Sourcing Process.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Source various Services and/or categories that are medium to high complexity and spend, utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department. Major areas include but not limited to- Retail Operations, Consulting, Labor, Travel and Shared Services
• Strong analytical skills: able to transform data into clear, relevant solutions and recommendations
• Strange Strategic mindset: able to identify cost savings opportunities and drive change
• 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
• Build and establish strategic vendor relationships to develop short- and long-term partnerships
• Lead cost mitigation negotiations with suppliers
• Lead cost savings initiatives and process changes to drive out nonvalue add cost
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and modeling

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level