Safeway · 5 hours ago
Senior Sourcing Manager
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAlbertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S., seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for Software and SaaS. The role involves driving strategic supplier negotiations, managing complex sourcing events, and developing category plans for technology procurement.
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Responsibilities
Develop and own a multi-year Software/SaaS category strategy aligned to enterprise technology roadmaps and financial objectives
Establish benchmarks, maturity models, and category playbooks that set standards for excellence and consistency across the sourcing organization
Create forward-looking category insights by monitoring industry trends, vendor landscape shifts, pricing models, and emerging technologies
Lead complex, enterprise-wide negotiations with top software, SaaS, and AI providers, representing multi-million-dollar spend
Guide legal, privacy, security, and finance teams through contractual risk scenarios, commercial structures, and regulatory considerations
Structure financially sound agreements using advanced cost modeling, TCO frameworks, and scenario analysis
Drive operational efficiency through refined RFx structures, competitive sourcing strategies, and data-driven assessments
Strengthen commercial outcomes through contract lifecycle oversight, ensuring alignment with consumption trends and cost-efficiency targets
Serve as the strategic partner to Technology executives, assisting in investment decisions and shaping commercial direction
Communicate negotiation strategies, risk positions, and financial models to senior leadership with clarity and precision
Build lasting partnerships across the organization based on trust, expertise, and consistent delivery
Influence broader sourcing transformation initiatives, contributing to process modernization, governance enhancement, and capability building
Qualification
Required
6–8+ years of technology sourcing and contract negotiation experience with a focus on Software, SaaS, cloud, or digital platforms
Proven track record of leading large-scale negotiations and securing enterprise-level outcomes
Expertise in SaaS agreements, cloud consumption, AI/ML technologies, and modern data governance requirements
Strong financial modeling capabilities, including TCO, scenario modeling, and complex deal structuring
Exceptional communication skills, including experience presenting to VP+ audiences
Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and build alignment across diverse teams
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
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
Company
Safeway
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-30Acquired
1990-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
Randy N Anderson
Division CFO / VP Finance / Head of Finance - Safeway Northern California Division
Delicia Prater
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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