Location: Hybrid – Pleasanton California
Company Description:
This industry-leading Food Retail company was founded in 1939 and grew into one of the largest food and drug retailers in the US, operating in 34 states with 20 different sub-brands, and 2,800 retail locations. Its mission and goals are to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves.
Role(s): Sourcing Analyst & Sourcing Analyst II
Responsibilities:
- Assist in sourcing various products and/or categories; utilizing the various standard sourcing processes adopted by the Strategic Sourcing Department.
- Lead Own Brands new item/innovation sourcing for multiple categories; supporting multiple sourcing members
- Identify new suppliers for new and existing items including supplier relationship management.
- Assist in routing and implementing contracts that support sourcing managers’ projects. Interface with 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 the business unit and senior management.
- Analyze inventory liabilities on discontinued products.
- Conduct Industry analysis and identify industry trends.
- Facilitate and/or participate in cross-functional teams which support initiatives of their assigned business units and projects.
- Support sourcing managers in executing cost savings initiatives that support the department’s overall savings goal, and deliver improved quality, service, and innovation.
- 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 day-to-day issues related to pricing, product availability, and ongoing projects.
- Adhere to the Sourcing departments SOX policies and procedures
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Preferred degree in Economics, Mathematics, Food Science, Managerial Economics, or Statistics
- 3 – 5 years experience and the education listed above.
- 2 + years of negotiating contracts, buying/sourcing, and retail experience
- Good understanding of manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems.
- Excellent team interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while providing superior service.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- 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.
- Passion for the food industry
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