Kroger · 22 hours ago
Sourcing Category Management Analyst, Consulting
221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKroger is the nation’s largest grocer, committed to feeding the human spirit and providing diverse teams with opportunities for growth. The Sourcing Category Management Analyst will support day-to-day execution of strategies for assigned categories, focusing on reducing spend and enhancing relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Tactical Sourcing
Design and execute sourcing events for pertinent category
Utilize available e-sourcing and optimization tools efficiently
Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership
Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (e.g. category, supply, event, price, or specification)
Support the execution of supplier financing programs maintaining a holistic view of early payment and accounts payables programs
Prepare planning guide to facilitate the completion of the negotiation and support where needed
Sourcing Analysis
Conduct opportunity assessments, benchmarking, and should cost modeling to develop sourcing opportunities
Prepare category improvement projections and conduct post-implementation variance analysis
Identify total internal costs associated with supplier price, delivery, operations and quality
Quantify the overall total ownership cost of each product or service to identify cost savings
Contract Management
Work with the contract management team in the administration of contract data, addendums, item master sheets, and additional supplier documentation
Supplier Relationship Management
Support category managers in the development of supplier performance/continuous improvement targets and related scorecards
Work with the SRM team in the administration of supplier assessments, score cards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance
Benefit Tracking
Partner with the KPI & Benefits team to develop a tracking mechanism to report and communicate the savings achieved
Additional Support
Support other initiatives / projects in the company that may affect organization’s performance and collaborate with necessary stakeholders
Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar
1-year professional experience in procurement activities
Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks
Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks
Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations
Preferred
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools
1-year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail
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
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unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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