- Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves.
- The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia.
- The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.
- The Supply Chain Department has an opening for ssociate Manager. This position is located in Pleasanton, California.
- Source various products and/or categories that are low to medium complexity and spend; utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department.
- Direct and primary contact to stakeholders (Business Units) and suppliers on various categories/projects.
- Identify new suppliers for new and existing items including supplier relationship management.
- Develop and negotiate contract terms including executing and implementing contracts. Interface with Safeway's Legal Counsel as needed to obtain approval on legal terms.
- Gather bid data and analyze complex supplier proposals and make award recommendations to sourcing management and business units.
- Summarize financials and present recommendations to business unit and senior management.
- Analyze inventory liabilities on discontinued product.
- Conduct Industry analysis and identify industry trends.
- Facilitate and/or participate on cross-functional teams which support initiatives of their assigned business units and projects.
- Identify and execute cost savings initiatives that support the departments overall savings goal, deliver improved quality, cost, service, and innovation.
- Support and participate in the sourcing of Own Brands Innovation projects which include sourcing of New Items
- Support supplier transitions when required by monitoring liabilities, enabling supplier set-up and ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
- Manage supplier relationships with primary responsibility for bringing resolution on a day to day issues related to pricing, product availability, and ongoing projects.
- Adhere to the Sourcing departments SOX policies and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics preferred
- 4 - 6 years' experience and the education listed above
- 4 + years of negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier alliances and buying/sourcing experience
- Strong ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and executes and implement contracts.
- Strong meeting management and facilitation skills.
- Good understanding or manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
- 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.
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Duration: 03 Month Contract
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