Kroger · 2 days ago
Sr Category Management Manager, KLP
221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKroger is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states. The Sr Category Management Manager will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to develop category strategies and achieve savings targets while managing supplier relationships and overseeing contract lifecycle management.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Build strong business relationships allowing sourcing to increase its influence over total category spend
Provide category and market expertise to create a strategic portfolio of initiatives to achieve savings targets
Support definition of category strategies and manage different stakeholders through execution of project lifecycle to address obstacles
Develop an effective framework to govern strategy, project pipeline and measure performance
Drive continuous improvement to create efficiencies and enhance level of skills and capabilities of the team
Provide guidance to introduce new procurement processes and technologies to become more effective and compliant to internal policies
Provide expertise to support all activities related to contract lifecycle management (CLM)
Support escalation process as needed to resolve any compliance issues
Manage supplier relationships at a national level and work with business to make sure all SRM activities are executed effectively
Lead supplier finance and discounting programs with a focus on improving work capital, cash flow, interest payable, and gross margins
Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in the company that may affect category performance
Champion compliance to all sourcing policies with internal business stakeholders and internal teams
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Collaborate with HR on the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the team to ensure availability of the required talent
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines
10 years' experience within the pertinent category
Deep procurement experience with proven ability to establish category management strategies, sourcing capabilities including business processes improvement and use of e-sourcing tools
Highly collaborative individual, who has proven ability to work cross functionally and build strategic/mutually beneficial relationships at all levels
Ability to change the thinking of others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship, both internally and externally
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree
7 Years of leadership/management experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
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.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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