Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location: Pleasanton, CA (Min 2 days per week onsite required)
Type: Contract / 6-12 months+

LOCAL and W2 only


Software & SaaS Strategic Sourcing Manager, will be responsible for sourcing execution across Albertsons Technology needs, supporting over $1 billion in sophisticated and complex technology spend
This role will be supporting the highest priority customer needs and lead projects working in small, self-organizing, cross-functional teams that work in short cycles, delivering value iteratively and frequently engaging with the customer for Software and SaaS solutions
This individual will identify, develop and direct the implementation of Procurement goals and objectives
Plan and direct the organization's activities and deliver against targets for financial performance, quality, service, and compliance adherence
The individual will partner with the Category Leads and Technology teams to operate in a culture of customer-centricity, empowerment, speed, responsiveness, and efficiency and deliver incremental value realization and improved customer satisfaction.

Software & SaaS Strategic Sourcing Manager - scope of responsibilities includes

• Sourcing execution across IT Categories that will effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for Albertsons.

• Lead Sourcing Projects and collaborate with Category Leads to assure alignment of Albertson's objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost.

• Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments

• Build and maintain relationships throughout Albertsons that result in a dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions

• Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business

• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of Sourcing goals and category strategies based on deep subject matter expertise and an informal understanding of industry/market dynamics.

• Escalate issues that may impact the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required.

• Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices and core Sourcing and Procurement areas of focus(Spend Management: Category Management and Supplier Management is required.

• Strong proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.) is preferred.

• Leadership, influencing, collaboration, and talent development skills are required.

• Able to prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary is required.

• The ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues is required.

• Customer Orientation (building and maintaining solid relationships) is required.

• Project management and business acumen skills are required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Ability to continuously improve the organization is required.

• A bachelor's degree is acceptable.

• What is the work schedule for this position? M-F, 7 AM – 5 PM.