Strategic Sourcing Manager (Software/SaaS)
Location
Pleasanton, CA | United States
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Job Description
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.
The Technology & Engineering Sourcing team has an opening for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Software.
We offer a great work-life balance, absolute professionalism and celebrate success. We welcome and value diversity, unique experiences, and wide skill sets.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage Software/SaaS category, work with our internal customers, partners, stakeholders, and vendors to define requirements, propose solutions, and drive software sourcing negotiations. The candidate will have significant experience in managing and solving complex business challenges, IT software contract negotiations, and the ability to drive cross functional initiatives.
This position can be based out of any of our four headquarters in Pleasanton, CA: Boise, ID, Phoenix, AZ or Plano TX or our Seattle, WA Division office. The anticipated salary band for this role is
($95,400 - $138,900). Main Responsibilities - Lead and manage complex Software/SaaS sourcing projects.
- Develop the Software/ SaaS category sourcing strategies.
- Drive stakeholder identification and engagement, including building relationships with internal clients and develop sourcing solutions based on the business requirements and priorities.
- Identify and build cost savings opportunity pipeline. Drive and influence internal clients to increase sourcing's value proposition.
- Create and manage the RFx process for the SW/SaaS category.
- Develop negotiation plans. Oversee contract development, including drafting of business terms, and understand total contract interplay of the proposed terms and conditions. Negotiate contracts with IT vendors to minimize business risk.
- Lead sourcing project charter development and project initiation with cross functional leadership.
The successful candidate will have these qualifications and experience: - 4-year college bachelor's degree in quantitative science, engineering, or business management preferred.
- 6+ years of relevant work experience in a multi-national technology or retail corporation.
- Solid understanding of IT contracts including SaaS and Software licensing.
- Outstanding partnering, influencing and complex vendor negotiation skills.
- Experience in cost modeling for complex projects in a large organization.
- Experience in evaluating a broad range of technology commercials and presenting business partners with total cost of ownership options.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading complex IT vendor negotiations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and apply to decision making.
- Ability to prepare presentations and communicate to senior management.
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects effectively with prioritization, organization, and time management.
- 10% Travel Required
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of various IT systems and softwares.
- IT Consulting experience will be a big plus.
- Masters in quantitative science, engineering or business management is preferred.
- Work experience in Information Technology industry.
- Familiarity with Information Technology environment in retail or technology industry.
What it is like at Albertsons? Our Values We put people first -Our associates are the connection to our customers and communities. We care for their well-being and invest in their personal and professional growth.
We are customer-driven -We care about our customers and make decisions based on whats best for them. We are empowered to make a positive impact - big and small - in our customers' lives.
We value different perspectives -We encourage open dialogue and healthy debate. We make better decisions when everyone's voice is heard.
We raise the bar -We stay curious and challenge the status quo to continually innovate and improve how serve our customers and communities.
We act as owners -We act with integrity, pride, and passion. We hold ourselves accountable, anticipate customer needs, and engage others constructively to deliver results that matter.
We are one team -We value teamwork and camaraderie. We build relationships and recognize each other's contributions.
We build belonging - We know a diverse and inclusive workforce is built on a foundation of courtesy, dignity, and respect.
We are committed to a healthy future - We work together and build partnerships to support our communities and the planet we share.
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