Director of Meat Sourcing & Private-Label Strategy

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Itasca (IL); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Wage access program

Associate discounts

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing Meat, Own Brands. Lead a high-impact team, drive category strategy, and optimize supplier relationships for multi-market meat products.

You will oversee negotiations, cost improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across Merchandising, Own Brands and Finance. The ideal candidate brings extensive meat/supply chain expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing large supplier networks and budget

Formación

• BA/BS in Business/Supply Chain, Meat Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years in retail meat and poultry sourcing and procurement.
• 2-3 years leading strategic sourcing professionals; strong people management.
• Experience with multi-million dollar spend and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of USDA/FDA standards and meat industry specifications.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for meat categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure best pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier performance and KPIs to ensure service levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Own Brands, and Finance.
• Drive sustainability, traceability, and ESG initiatives in sourcing.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Negotiations

Market analysis

Meat industry knowledge

USDA/FDA standards

Educación

BA/BS in Business/Supply Chain

Meat Science/Food Science

MBA preferred

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing Meat, Own Brands. Lead a high-impact team, drive category strategy, and optimize supplier relationships for multi-market meat products.

You will oversee negotiations, cost improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across Merchandising, Own Brands and Finance. The ideal candidate brings extensive meat/supply chain expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing large supplier networks and budget