Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

• Source various Services and/or categories that are medium to high complexity and spend, utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department. Major areas include but not limited to- Retail Operations, Consulting, Labor, Travel and Shared Services

  • Strong analytical skills: able to transform data into clear, relevant solutions and recommendations

  • Strange Strategic mindset: able to identify cost savings opportunities and drive change

  • 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 e Sourcing 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

  • Build and establish strategic vendor relationships to develop short- and long-term partnerships

  • Lead cost mitigation negotiations with suppliers

  • Lead cost savings initiatives and process changes to drive out nonvalue add cost

  • Deliver accurate financial reporting and modeling

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant experience.

Experience Level:

• 6-8 years’ experience and the education listed above

• 5 plus years of negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier alliances and buying/sourcing experience

Skills and Experiences:

• Ability to think strategically and influence change

• Strong ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and executes and implement contracts.

• Strong meeting management and facilitation skills.

• Good understanding of Corporate Services, retail and the Sourcing Process.

• 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.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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 my

ACI Benefits:

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

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