Sr Manager Of Sustainability -Supplier Diversity Of Engagement

Albertsons Companies has set an ambitious sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda through its Recipe for Change and is building a world-class team to drive this strategic capability. The Senior Manager of Sustainability - Supplier Diversity and Engagement is responsible for engaging with CPG suppliers on ESG topics and partnership opportunities as well as oversight and management of the supplier diversity program. This individual will work closely with our merchandising, marketing, and Albertsons Media Collective organizations to achieve supplier-related Recipe for Change strategies and goals.

This is your chance to create and lead the change you want to see in the world. Albertsons Companies is leveraging its size and scale to make a significant and lasting impact on people, products, communities, and the planet. We have the leadership engagement, funding, vision and drive to be a true leader in the ESG space. Come join us to build your career and better future for all and have some fun in the process!

The position will be based in one of our regional offices.

Main responsibilities

• Advise and support established budgetary and operating processes.
• Actively support the development of new CPG collaboration and supplier diversity strategies over time.
• Develop clear and robust supplier diversity metrics and improvement goals.
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and lead the strategic implementation, execution, and maintenance of supplier diversity programs.
• Manage and build business cases around sustainability projects, activities, and initiatives to ensure timely deliverables and stakeholder needs.
• Create and identify new and innovative collaborations that advance our Recipe for Change agenda
• Engage with CPG suppliers on Sustainability topics and partnership opportunities
• Facilitate ongoing measurement of improvements and achievements; identify gaps and articulate solutions to key stakeholders.
• Expand and manage the supplier diversity program by identifying, driving, and tracking opportunities to increase support of diverse-owned suppliers.
• Collaborate with fellow Sustainability team members and various business units to develop and execute on goals.
• Create, implement, and manage tactics and project plans to execute on and achieve supplier diversity goals.

What we are searching for

• An innovator who encourages creative solutions to solve complex problems.
• An influencer who can engage with all levels of the organization and align various stakeholders, sometimes with differing opinions/perspectives.
• A creative thinker, influencer, self-starter, team player who can successfully navigate independent work and cross-functional teamwork.
• A leader who possesses initiative, passion and drive for sustainability.
• A strong collaborator with a positive and proactive attitude and with the ability to balance competing stakeholder objectives.
• A quick learner able to make decisions and recommendations in a dynamically changing environment.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to engage audiences internally and externally of various levels.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

Required:

• Resilient with a high level of personal integrity and energy
• Ability to work independently and anticipate probable events, preparation tasks, and potential issues.
• Expertise in supplier diversity or related fields
• Vendor experience focusing on partnerships.
• 8+ years of experience in retail and/or CPG industry
• Expertise in corporate sustainability and ESG related best-practices, as well as knowledge of current and future sustainability industry initiatives, trends, and regulations.
• Experience working with Merchandising.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability
• Strong documentation, organization, and presentation skills, including expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to develop targets and deliver measurable results.
• Ability to partner and communicate effectively with all levels and business functions, both in written and oral communications

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