Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,252 stores, 23 distribution facilities and 20 manufacturing plants with over 270,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly owned with supermarkets across the country that includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randall's, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

The Strategic Sourcing Department has an opening for a Technology Business Analyst. This position is in Pleasanton, CA.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Provide data analysis including cost input, major drivers and logistic impacts
* Strong analytical and presentation skills to support Technology Sourcing Leadership in various business reviews
* Data mining related to specific initiatives and projects as requested by the Strategic Sourcing Department
* Summarize financials and present recommendations to business unit and senior management
* Assist Sourcing Manager and Sr. Sourcing Manager as needed with their categories, managing minor categories as defined by the Sr. Sourcing Manager
* Support the creation and maintenance of a robust Savings Pipeline including the realization of benefits process
* Create and own specific savings projects as appropriate
* Engage Strategic Sourcing Finance team for alignment on savings initiatives
* Interface with various business units on projects and support the development of strategies to create a competitive negotiation environment
* Build efficient financial models that support competitive negotiating events
* Gather bid data and analyze complex supplier proposals and make award recommendations to the sourcing management and key stakeholders
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business
* Assure accurate and timely financial models are in place for all savings initiatives
* Able to challenge financial assumptions when needed
* Support various projects as needed for the department
* Ensure that processes are being followed and adhered to for SOX compliance
* Willingness to travel as requested to attend various offsite meetings including Albertsons offices or plants, and supplier plants or offices

Qualifications:

* B.A./B.S. degree in Business or another related field preferred
* 2-4 years' experience in sourcing, finance, financial reporting/analysis or accounting preferred
* Diverse experience and knowledge in various aspects of sourcing/supply chain preferred
* Exceptional meeting management and presentation skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, quality assurance and follow through
* Strong customer support and ability to work with cross functional teams
* Strong initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency, effectively managing multiple projects and deadlines
* Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, and create solutions that are in alignment with the culture and strategies of the department and company
* Exceptional data mining capabilities across databases
* Strong program skills in MS Office and SQL
* Knowledge of auctioning software, Iasta, preferred
* Knowledge of Lawson Financials, Oracle financials, Service Now, Per Angusta, Tangoe (Telephone Expense Management) System a plus.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

The Albertsons Companies policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace. All applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before hire.

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