Albertsons Market · 3 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAlbertsons Companies is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead and innovate in the sourcing department. This role involves managing sourcing processes, developing vendor relationships, and executing contract negotiations to enhance the company's growth and customer service efforts.
Retail
Responsibilities
Source various 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 the financial model utilized to support negotiation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business/Logistics preferred
6-8 years' experience and the education listed above
5 + 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 or 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, 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
10% Travel Required
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). 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
Company
Albertsons Market
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase