Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Albertsons Companies, Inc. • $80K — $110K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or logistics preferred.
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts.
  • 5+ years of experience managing strategic supplier alliances.
  • Strong negotiation skills both internally and externally.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Source complex packaging products using standard sourcing processes.
  • Analyze data to develop relevant solutions and recommendations.
  • Create and deliver impactful presentations to stakeholders.
  • Build relationships and lead cross-functional teams for project buy-in.
  • Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers effectively.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly wages paid.
  • Access to earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
  • Associate discounts available.
  • Health and financial benefits including medical and 401k for eligible employees.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Main 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.
  • 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 financial models utilized to support negotiations

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
  • 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.

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


A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

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Size
300,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
* Ladders Estimates

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