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Albertsons Companies · 5 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Boise, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $138K/yr

6+ years exp

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead and innovate in sourcing initiatives that significantly impact the business. The role involves managing high-complexity categories, ensuring supply continuity, and developing effective sourcing strategies while also focusing on financial analysis and supplier management.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryMeat and PoultryRetail

Hiring Manager

Ruby Castaneda, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing initiatives for high-complexity categories with annual spend exceeding $150M, utilizing standardized processes established by the Strategic Sourcing Department

Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to support Own Brands business priorities through effective sourcing strategies

Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and suppliers across assigned categories and projects

Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity while optimizing cost and quality

Lead sourcing efforts for Own Brands innovation and new item development across multiple categories

Identify and execute cost savings initiatives that enhance quality, service, innovation, and overall value

Conduct industry analysis to identify trends and inform sourcing strategies

Deliver accurate financial reporting of cost savings to leadership

Ensure compliance with SOX policies and procedures established by the Sourcing Department

Develop, negotiate, and execute contract terms; collaborate with Legal Counsel to secure approval on legal provisions

Analyze complex bid submissions and conduct advanced financial scenario modeling to support award recommendations for sourcing leadership and business units

Summarize financial outcomes and present sourcing recommendations to senior management and business units

Manage cost increase processes, including data analysis, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder communication

Mitigate financial risk through proactive inventory management and supplier collaboration

Conduct supply assurance initiatives, including onboarding secondary suppliers to enhance category service levels

Lead supplier transitions, ensuring accurate documentation, supplier setup, and liability management

Manage supplier relationships, resolving issues related to pricing, supply assurance, and ongoing projects

Motivate and guide the sourcing team in applying strategic sourcing tools and processes to achieve goals

Train and mentor Sourcing Analysts to build expertise in industry dynamics, negotiation strategies, contract management, and financial modeling

Develop deep product knowledge and understanding of category roles and business strategies within the team

Qualification

Contract negotiationStrategic sourcingFinancial analysisSupplier relationship managementE-sourcing technologyAnalytical problem-solvingMeeting managementManufacturing knowledgeLogistics understandingContract law knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft BITeam leadership