Kroger ยท 1 day ago
Capital Procurement Lead
1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKroger is a leading grocery retailer, and they are seeking a Capital Procurement Lead to optimize the procurement of maintenance and energy capital projects across the enterprise. This role involves serving as a strategic liaison between Facility Engineering, Enterprise Sourcing, and divisional project teams to maximize scale and cost efficiency in capital project bidding.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Analyze annual maintenance and energy capital allocations to identify similar projects across divisions that can be bundled for enterprise-wide bidding, leveraging scale for cost savings
Serve as the primary liaison with Enterprise Sourcing to develop and execute bidding strategies for capital projects, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and maximizing financial impact
Oversee the bidding process for capital projects, relieving divisional project managers of administrative tasks and ensuring consistency and transparency in procurement practices
Facilitate collaboration between divisions and selected vendors to efficiently schedule projects, optimize resource allocation, and minimize operational disruptions
Collaborate with divisions to evaluate vendor performance, support vendor selection, and address service quality issues to ensure successful project execution
Identify opportunities to leverage shared vendor relationships and best practices across divisions, driving enterprise-wide efficiency and value
Align capital procurement activities with broader sourcing strategies to support operational excellence and financial efficiency
Maintain contractual oversight, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and document procurement activities accurately
Deliver regular updates and analysis to senior leadership on procurement outcomes, cost savings, and vendor performance
Implement best practices in capital procurement, drive process improvements, and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and transparency
Travel independently up to 25%
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience (or equivalent field experience)
Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery
Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies
Preferred
5 years in the field of capital project management
Division Project Manager
Regional Project Manager
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
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unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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