Strategic Sourcing Manager

Albertsons Companies • Boise, ID

7h

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. This role offers the chance to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business/Logistics preferred.
• 4-6 years’ experience and the education listed above.
• 5 plus 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 of 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, and PowerPoint. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills: able to transform data into clear, relevant solutions and recommendations

Responsibilities

• Source various packaging products and/or categories that are medium to high complexity and spend; utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department.
• 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 financial models utilized to support negotiations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• 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

What This Job Offers

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