Sourcing Manager, Software & SaaS Category at Albertsons… · Pleasanton

Sourcing Manager, Software & SaaS Category

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:

• Responsible for supporting and conducting strategic negotiation events for the Software and SaaS Category
• Build and create relationships with internal clients to understand their contracting needs.
• Create and manage the RFx processes for complex products and services from strategic requirements to solution evaluation and formal award.
• Build and refine Category plan to gain stakeholder and sourcing leadership alignment on approach to savings and project priorities.
• Negotiate business terms with IT vendors and partners (large and small), to minimize risk and maximize price efficiencies.
• Solid understanding of a wide array of IT contract forms including SaaS, Cloud, Software licensing, Hardware maintenance, MNDA, MSA, DPA & SOW's.
• Liaise with the Legal, Privacy and Security departments to assure all contract controls and protections are in place.
• Establish relationships and lead Stakeholders / cross-functional teams to get process buy-in
• Create Strategic Sourcing partnerships to increase addressable spend.
• Lead sourcing events from project kick-off to contract execution.
• Use and evaluate eSourcing tools and new technologies.
• Become a category expert, developing category playbooks and roadmaps to enhance strategic negotiations, participating in spend analytics and work planning efforts
• Utilize project management practices and tools to create, manage and report on small to multi-million-dollar project progress.
• Lead sourcing events from project kick-off to contract execution
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to transform data into clear and relevant information
• Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, quality assurance and follow through
• Become a category expert, developing category playbooks and roadmaps to enhance strategic negotiations, participating in spend analytics and work planning efforts
• Utilize project management practices and tools to create, manage and report on small to multi-million-dollar project progress.
• Lead sourcing events from project kick-off to contract execution
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to transform data into clear and relevant information
• Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, quality assurance and follow through

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• 4-year college degree, graduate degree preferred.
• Solid Finance experience in a large organization with the ability to create savings models for complex projects.
• Experience in evaluating a broad range of technology investments with advanced critical thinking and analytical skills providing our business partners with the greatest flexibility and solution options.
• Demonstrated expertise leading complex vendor negotiations.
• Experience with analytically challenging projects including a thorough understanding of budgeting and financial management.
• The ability to probe customer input to facilitate stronger outcomes.
• Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation, be service oriented and team focused with a high degree of initiative and follow through.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and demonstrable experience in preparing presentations to financial and business leaders, including senior management.
• Positive attitude and strong team player with eagerness to learn and add value to the organization.
• Familiarity with Information Technology environment and/or Retail Operations.
• Consulting (including internal consulting) experience is a big plus
• Degree or minor in quantitative field such as economics, math, statistics, managerial accounting, business management, etc. is preferred
• Experience in a retail environment

The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA or Boise, ID.

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 myACI 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

The salary range is $95,400 to $119,100 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.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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About the Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

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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