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Kroger · 3 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, Parts

221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kroger is the nation’s largest grocer, and they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to optimize supplier base and conduct sourcing events. The role involves achieving savings targets, managing contracts, and fostering supplier relationships while leading a team to ensure procurement strategies are effectively executed.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology

Responsibilities

Category Management

Support the senior manager in defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline

Perform periodic financial reviews to assess category financial performance with the senior manager

Identify potential suppliers to extend payment terms, improve cash conversion cycle, and enhance gross margin

Implement supplier finance and discount programs with a focus on cash flow, interest payable, and working capital

Strategic Sourcing

Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals

Coordinate sourcing strategy review and ensure that strategy documents are updated

Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy for pertinent category

Drive internal compliance with policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis

Contract Management

Negotiate and execute highly complex and visible contracts with suppliers

Coordinate identified improvement opportunities, risk/mitigation strategies and develop action plans

Supplier Relationship Management

Lead execution of SRM activities to create value, drive continuous improvement, and realize savings

Lead business relationships with suppliers, foster long-term involvement and creating value

Oversee supplier qualification with support of the business and develop a transition plan and execution of supply agreement

Procurement Process

Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure the organization is seen as a valued partner and is involved in business decisions

Oversee procurement process metrics, insights and proposed actions to define implementation plan

Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect the category performance

Talent Management

Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, communicating of clear objectives, fostering teamwork, recognizing performance, providing on the job coaching

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationMicrosoft OfficeSupplier Relationship ManagementCoachingPerformance ManagementOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam LeadershipRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines

5 years' experience within the pertinent category

Ability to build impactful relationship with internal clients, key influencers to effectively execute the work

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)

Oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment

Preferred

MBA or Master's degree

CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification

5 years' experience in Supply Chain or Procurement

3 years of leading a sourcing team

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.