Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Senior Sourcing Manager. This position is located in Pleasanton, California.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sourcing (70%)

• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive the decision-making process during negotiation events
• Lead a group of direct reports with total category annual spend of $250M+
• Drive and lead process improvements and collaborate closely with cross functional teams and business leaders/stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Build project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are being captured and met as it relates to sourcing process
• Deliver accurate financial reporting of cost savings to various business units senior leadership
• Lead change management within the impacted groups to transition them to adopting new business processes and technologies
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to execute sourcing initiatives in support of the Own Brands business priorities.
• Work closely with legal and business partners to negotiate the most optimal contracts in both business and legal terms
• Position the sourcing organization as a trusted partner to our internal stakeholders to ensure supply, reduce cost of goods spend, standardize and streamline processes, and implement strategic sourcing strategies that deliver tangible value to the organization
• Deep category and industry expert in the field and develop category playbooks / roadmaps to enhance strategic partnerships through RFPs, negotiations, and joint business planning
• Lead and support staff in building new negotiation strategies during event negotiation as the environment dynamically changes
• Lead and conduct complex strategic negotiations for different categories, as well as lead a team of 3-5 direct reports
• Adhere to and ensure the assigned staff are SOX compliant and adhere to all policies and processes
• Closely partner with National Category Directors to implement sourcing strategies to ensure supply while delivering best cost and quality.
• Oversee and present strategic complex financial models and analysis that drive cost savings and cost avoidance.

Leadership and Management (30%)

• Develop training plan for direct report and department to ensure continuous team growth.
• Develop and continuously providing feedback on training and mentoring process.
• Train and coach on building their skills to become strategic sourcing experts this includes understanding the industry, negotiations, contracts and developing complex financial models.
• Mentor/coach analysts/sourcing managers through the use of Strategic Sourcing processes and tools required to meet their job requirements and goals.
• Develop product knowledge and understanding of category roles and business strategy in the group.

California:

The salary range is $102,700 to $143,800 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics preferred.

Experience Level:

• 8+ years’ experience and /or the education listed above.
• 8+ years of negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier alliances and buying experience.

Skills and Experiences:

• Excellent team interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while providing superior service.
• Strong meeting management and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional complex analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• High energy level, initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency.
• Good knowledge of sourcing systems and preferable e-sourcing technology.
• Strong ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and executes and implement contracts.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead and/or mentor coach team
• 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.
• Good understanding or manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
• Strong ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 10% Travel Required

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and application by visiting www.CareersAtSafeway.com on your computer or mobile device.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

We support a drug-free workplace – all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

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