About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.  

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.  

  

Bring your flavor 

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. 

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What you will be doing 

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations on our Own Brands Team. This position would require close partnership and collaboration with stakeholders, suppliers, and multiple cross functional teams. The ideal candidate has sourcing or supply chain experience (Fresh experience is a plus!) and has strong relationship building and negotiating abilities.  

The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA, Boise, Idaho, or one of our main regional offices in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Denver CO, Dallas TX, Chicago, IL, or Fullerton, CA, Phoenix, AZ.  

 

Main responsibilities 

Lead the sourcing efforts of categories that are up to an annual spend of $300M+ that are of hard complexity, utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department  Lead and conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions while ensuring compliance with industry standards  Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and industry news to identify potential risks and opportunities in various commodity markets  Closely partner with stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies to ensure supply while balancing cost and quality  Lead Own Brands new item/innovation sourcing for multiple categories  Develop and negotiate contract terms including executing and implementing contracts. Interface with Safeway’s Legal Counsel as needed to obtain approval on legal terms  Gather bid data, analyze complex bid submissions and make advanced financial scenario modeling to showcase award recommendations to sourcing management and business units  Facilitate cross functional meetings to ensure sourcing projects stay on timeline and communicate to upper management on challenges, risks, and obstacles  Summarize financials and present recommendations to business unit and senior management  Manage cost increase process and negotiations for the assigned categories including analysis, negotiations, and communication to stakeholders  Identify and execute cost savings initiatives that support the department’s overall savings goal, deliver improved quality, cost, service, and innovation  Lead supplier transitions when required by monitoring liabilities, enabling supplier set-up and ensuring documentation is accurate and complete  Adhere to the Sourcing departments SOX policies and procedures 

The salary range is $95,400.00 - $123,900.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.  

 

What we are searching for  

Motivate the sourcing team to support and utilize the Strategic Sourcing processes and tools required to meet their job requirements and goals  Train and mentor analysts on building their skills to become strategic sourcing experts this includes understanding the industry, negotiations, contracts and developing complex financial models     Develop product knowledge and understanding of category roles and business strategy in the group 

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics preferred  6-8 years of negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier alliances and buying experience.   Demonstrated experience driving sustainability and traceability initiatives within the sourcing process  Strong ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and executes and implement contracts  Strong ability to influence internal and external stakeholders  Strong meeting management and facilitation skills  Good understanding of manufacturing, distribution and logistics  Exceptional complex analytical and problem-solving skills  Good knowledge of sourcing systems and preferable e-sourcing technology  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  Ability to lead and/or mentor coach team 

 

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

  

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.    

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