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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:
The Strategic Sourcing Department has an opening for a Director Strategic Sourcing Meat, Own Brands. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a dynamic, driven and growing team within strategic sourcing. Self-starters, proactive and energetic candidates who are looking to contribute with ideas, innovative thinking, and tireless actions should apply. We offer a great work-life balance, yet intense, challenging, and fast-paced working environment that ultimately celebrates results but demands absolute professionalism at every step. We welcome and value diversity, unique experiences, and wide skills sets.
The ideal candidate is self-starting strategic sourcing professional with extensive experience in consumer goods products, including food, beverage and non-food consumables. You are a top performer who puts results first, collaborates with stakeholders and follows a robust sourcing process. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals with an annual spend responsibility that exceeds $500 million. You are a problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset who is persistently looking for places to improve, is curious, and excited by the work in the field of Strategic Sourcing and private label. You are a true team player looking to learn, share, teach, and grow with the team. You are comfortable with ambiguity and understand that collaboration is a key for top results.
The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA OR Boise, ID.
- Develop strategic, mutually beneficial best practices with suppliers and internal stakeholder teams (Merchandising, Own Brands, Replenishment, Supply Chain, Transportation, etc.) utilizing robust strategic sourcing processes to drive sales and productivity improvements.
- Lead top to top meetings to identify business opportunities and consumer trends to grow sales in partnership with suppliers and internal cross functional teams.
- Ensure long-term strategically beneficial relationships with suppliers are maintained and available supply to the company.
- Partner closely with Finance to develop financial plans and forecasts related to the sourcing of commodities, goods and services and any potential P&L impacts.
- Partner with internal packaging personnel and identify innovative, sustainable packaging materials as well as other ESG solutions for the Own Brands portfolio of products.
- Partner with the legal department as needed to facilitate the negotiation of terms and conditions of Own Brands contracts.
- Manage supplier performance metrics, tracking key KPIs to ensure service levels are being met.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring new sourcing professionals as well as retaining, growing and developing the Strategic Sourcing Department.
- Set priorities for team, provide status and team updates to leadership and clearly communicate objectives so senior management team initiatives are met.
- Lead the development and planning of category strategy, planning, maturity, opportunity assessments and supplier relationship management.
- Formulate and execute strategic sourcing plans for meat categories, aligning with the overall business objective.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed of trends, pricing and supply chain dynamics in the meat industry including specific types like beef, pork and poultry.
- Continuously monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and industry news to identify potential risks and opportunities in the meat market.
- Analyze cost structures and seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies of meat commodities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with meat suppliers, evaluating their quality, reliability, and pricing to ensure optimal sourcing.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- Driven leaders who can demonstrate that they are change agents, consensus builders and strategists who have experience utilizing a sourcing process, and whose calling and drive is to make an impact.
- B.A./B.S. degree in Business/Supply Chain, Meat Science/Food Science or other related fields, MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 plus years’ experience in retail meat and poultry sourcing and procurement (commodity and value added).
- 2-3 years leading strategic sourcing professionals and strong people management skills.
- Skilled at leading with vulnerability and authenticity.
- Expert knowledge in formal strategic sourcing processes and methodologies.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of and prior experience dealing in various commodities markets, including a basic understanding of key drivers of commodity markets.
- Deep understanding of meat and poultry industry specifications, production systems, quality grades and animal raising processes and/or understanding of meat category, their sourcing regions, quality standards, and market dynamics.
- Demonstrated experience driving sustainability and traceability initiatives within the sourcing process.
- Ability to interpret raw material and finished good specifications and evaluate corresponding cost implications and opportunities.
- Familiarity with USDA/FDA standards, perishability, and packaging are a plus.
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to determine root causes of issues and develop and execute plans to resolve problems.
- History of developing and delivering successful category strategies.
- Skilled in managing executive relationships of multi-million dollar spend.
- History of driving significant cost savings initiatives.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, and create solutions that are in alignment with the culture and strategies of the department and company.
- Strong oral, written and formal presentation skills include the ability to communicate complex solutions and findings.
- Exceptional time and meeting management and presentation skills.
- Strong program skills in MS Office.
- Strong initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong customer support and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
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
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
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.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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:
The Strategic Sourcing Department has an opening for a Director Strategic Sourcing Meat, Own Brands. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a dynamic, driven and growing team within strategic sourcing. Self-starters, proactive and energetic candidates who are looking to contribute with ideas, innovative thinking, and tireless actions should apply. We offer a great work-life balance, yet intense, challenging, and fast-paced working environment that ultimately celebrates results but demands absolute professionalism at every step. We welcome and value diversity, unique experiences, and wide skills sets.
The ideal candidate is self-starting strategic sourcing professional with extensive experience in consumer goods products, including food, beverage and non-food consumables. You are a top performer who puts results first, collaborates with stakeholders and follows a robust sourcing process. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals with an annual spend responsibility that exceeds $500 million. You are a problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset who is persistently looking for places to improve, is curious, and excited by the work in the field of Strategic Sourcing and private label. You are a true team player looking to learn, share, teach, and grow with the team. You are comfortable with ambiguity and understand that collaboration is a key for top results.
The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA OR Boise, ID.
- Develop strategic, mutually beneficial best practices with suppliers and internal stakeholder teams (Merchandising, Own Brands, Replenishment, Supply Chain, Transportation, etc.) utilizing robust strategic sourcing processes to drive sales and productivity improvements.
- Lead top to top meetings to identify business opportunities and consumer trends to grow sales in partnership with suppliers and internal cross functional teams.
- Ensure long-term strategically beneficial relationships with suppliers are maintained and available supply to the company.
- Partner closely with Finance to develop financial plans and forecasts related to the sourcing of commodities, goods and services and any potential P&L impacts.
- Partner with internal packaging personnel and identify innovative, sustainable packaging materials as well as other ESG solutions for the Own Brands portfolio of products.
- Partner with the legal department as needed to facilitate the negotiation of terms and conditions of Own Brands contracts.
- Manage supplier performance metrics, tracking key KPIs to ensure service levels are being met.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring new sourcing professionals as well as retaining, growing and developing the Strategic Sourcing Department.
- Set priorities for team, provide status and team updates to leadership and clearly communicate objectives so senior management team initiatives are met.
- Lead the development and planning of category strategy, planning, maturity, opportunity assessments and supplier relationship management.
- Formulate and execute strategic sourcing plans for meat categories, aligning with the overall business objective.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed of trends, pricing and supply chain dynamics in the meat industry including specific types like beef, pork and poultry.
- Continuously monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and industry news to identify potential risks and opportunities in the meat market.
- Analyze cost structures and seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies of meat commodities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with meat suppliers, evaluating their quality, reliability, and pricing to ensure optimal sourcing.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- Driven leaders who can demonstrate that they are change agents, consensus builders and strategists who have experience utilizing a sourcing process, and whose calling and drive is to make an impact.
- B.A./B.S. degree in Business/Supply Chain, Meat Science/Food Science or other related fields, MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 plus years’ experience in retail meat and poultry sourcing and procurement (commodity and value added).
- 2-3 years leading strategic sourcing professionals and strong people management skills.
- Skilled at leading with vulnerability and authenticity.
- Expert knowledge in formal strategic sourcing processes and methodologies.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of and prior experience dealing in various commodities markets, including a basic understanding of key drivers of commodity markets.
- Deep understanding of meat and poultry industry specifications, production systems, quality grades and animal raising processes and/or understanding of meat category, their sourcing regions, quality standards, and market dynamics.
- Demonstrated experience driving sustainability and traceability initiatives within the sourcing process.
- Ability to interpret raw material and finished good specifications and evaluate corresponding cost implications and opportunities.
- Familiarity with USDA/FDA standards, perishability, and packaging are a plus.
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to determine root causes of issues and develop and execute plans to resolve problems.
- History of developing and delivering successful category strategies.
- Skilled in managing executive relationships of multi-million dollar spend.
- History of driving significant cost savings initiatives.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, and create solutions that are in alignment with the culture and strategies of the department and company.
- Strong oral, written and formal presentation skills include the ability to communicate complex solutions and findings.
- Exceptional time and meeting management and presentation skills.
- Strong program skills in MS Office.
- Strong initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong customer support and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
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
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
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.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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Which companies in Idaho sponsor visas for strategy directors?
Micron Technology in Boise is among the most active sponsors of senior professional roles in Idaho, given its global workforce and ongoing semiconductor expansion. Idaho National Laboratory, Clearwater Analytics, and Bodybuilding.com parent company Liberty Interactive have also filed H-1B visa petitions for strategic and leadership positions. Multinational firms with Idaho operations are the most consistent sources of sponsorship for director-level roles.
Which visa types are most common for strategy director roles in Idaho?
The H-1B is the most common visa for strategy director roles in Idaho, as the position typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business, management, economics, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Candidates with extraordinary recognition in their field may qualify for the O-1A. Intracompany transferees at multinational firms with Idaho offices may also be eligible for the L-1A managerial classification.
Which cities in Idaho have the most strategy director sponsorship jobs?
Boise accounts for the overwhelming majority of strategy director sponsorship activity in Idaho. The city hosts the state's largest concentration of technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare organizations with the organizational scale to employ director-level strategic leadership. Idaho Falls is a secondary market, primarily driven by Idaho National Laboratory and its contractor network, where senior strategic and program leadership roles occasionally arise.
How to find strategy director visa sponsorship jobs in Idaho?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify strategy director openings in Idaho where employers are actively willing to sponsor. Because director-level roles in Idaho are concentrated among a relatively small set of employers, searching Migrate Mate by role and state lets you focus on organizations with a documented history of sponsoring senior international professionals rather than applying broadly.
What should international candidates know about strategy director roles and visa sponsorship in Idaho?
Strategy director roles in Idaho are senior positions, and employers sponsoring at this level typically expect candidates to demonstrate strategic leadership experience that justifies the cost and administrative effort of sponsorship. Idaho does not have state-level work visa programs, so federal categories apply. Boise State University and the University of Idaho produce business graduates who compete for these roles locally, meaning international candidates generally need a differentiated background to stand out in a smaller market.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored strategy director jobs in Idaho?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.