Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Sr Sourcing Manager - Marketing & Media Collective

Albertsons Companies, Inc. • $100K — $120K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field
  • 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related business experience
  • 5+ years of indirect category sourcing and supplier negotiation experience
  • Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
  • Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and enterprise stakeholder engagements
  • Direct or indirect people leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end category strategies and sourcing initiatives
  • Develop multi-year category roadmaps aligned with business objectives
  • Evaluate market trends and supplier capabilities for informed sourcing decisions
  • Build and maintain long-term sourcing strategies that support enterprise goals
  • Lead complex supplier negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships
  • Develop financial models and identify cost savings opportunities
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and influence strategic decisions

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k, etc.)
  • Time off including vacation, holidays, and sick pay
  • Investment in training, career growth, and development
  • An inclusive work environment promoting diversity
Full Job Description
Job Description

Main responsibilities:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives, developing and executing category strategies, driving enterprise value, and serving as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. This role operates with significant autonomy and accountability, influencing strategic decisions, managing supplier relationships, and delivering sustainable cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational improvements across assigned categories.

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager is expected to lead sourcing engagements from strategy development through implementation, while partnering with stakeholders, suppliers, Legal, Finance, and executive leadership to achieve enterprise objectives.

The position will be based in our corporate office in Boise, ID.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Own end-to-end category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
  • Develop and execute multi-year category roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Define category vision, priorities, and action plans.
  • Evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Build and maintain long-term sourcing strategies that support enterprise goals.

Supplier Management & Negotiation
  • Lead complex supplier negotiations independently.
  • Develop negotiation strategies that optimize commercial value, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and influence supplier performance.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues.
  • Negotiate and structure commercial agreements, statements of work, and master service agreements.

Financial & Analytical Leadership
  • Build advanced financial models, cost analyses, should-cost models, and business cases.
  • Identify, quantify, and validate cost savings opportunities.
  • Understand and communicate EBITDA, P&L, and total cost of ownership impacts.
  • Develop savings pipelines and support annual productivity targets.
  • Translate complex data into actionable business recommendations and executive-level insights.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and business stakeholders.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Finance, Legal, Operations, Marketing, Technology, and other business functions.
  • Drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Present recommendations and business cases to senior and executive leadership.
  • Influence strategic decisions through executive presence, analytical rigor, and effective communication.

Risk Management & Governance
  • Anticipate and mitigate supplier, contractual, financial, and operational risks.
  • Develop contingency and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, governance requirements, and contracting standards.
  • Drive disciplined sourcing processes and risk-aware decision making.

Leadership & Development
  • Mentor sourcing professionals and share best practices.
  • Contribute to talent development, team capability building, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Lead by example through strong ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Serve as a change champion for new processes, tools, and sourcing methodologies.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field
  • 5 plus years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related business experience preferred.
  • 5 plus years of indirect category sourcing and supplier negotiation experience preferred.
  • Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
  • Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and enterprise stakeholder engagements.
  • Direct or indirect people leadership experience preferred.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • 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

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About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Albertsons Companies, Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of what a retailer can accomplish. With positions ranging from entry-level to senior management, our company offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

Career Opportunities Await

Whether you’re looking for a direct hiring position, an internship, or a leadership role, Albertsons Companies, Inc. offers a variety of job opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Our team is continuously expanding, and we are always on the lookout for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players.

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