About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service. 

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names. 

Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them. 

 

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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 

The Global Business Services (GBS) Team has an opening for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, who will be responsible for driving and managing highly visible and complex GBS / BPO contracting agreements for key processes outsourced. 

The position will be based in Boise, Dallas, Pleasanton, or Phoenix with the expectation of working in the office several days per week. 

 

Main responsibilities 

Lead and facilitate due diligence for business processes that are in consideration for outsourcing, whether to captive or BPO provider, including creation and alignment of financial business cases  Lead BPO pilot and longer-term contracting efforts, that require (1) significant business partnering skills across multiple stakeholder teams and (2) deep knowledge around BPO contracting best practices and benchmark market terms  Partner with internal and external counsel, GBS advisors, and opposing BPO contracting team to drive contracting efforts to successful close, under aggressive timelines  Through demonstration of deep knowledge & experience of GBS / BPO industry and key deal and term structures, negotiate and positively affect key outcomes  Stay ahead of key innovations and changes in the GBS / BPO marketplace  Support ongoing, in-depth BPO supplier performance management, partnering with key business leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and BPO providers to ensure GBS / BPO performance is meeting or exceeding expectations and to partner on continuous improvement, where performance is lacking. 

The salary range is $102,700 to $143,800.00 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 

Bachelor’s degree in business or other quantitative major preferred.  8+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and/or management consulting.   6+ years of in-depth GBS / BPO contracting experience  Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing ability  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Experience leveraging complex and elaborate BPO agreement structures – MSA with detailed contract supplement for each process under MSA, including demonstrated knowledge and experience with: various BPO contractual pricing models – eg fixed and variable pricing with: deadbands, ARCs, RRCs, etc, highly detailed SLA exhibits and attachments, transition and transformation plans, etc.   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 and suppliers at very senior levels.  Ability to lead and/or mentor coach team.  10% Travel Required, including international and domestic 

 

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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