Kroger · 13 hours ago
Sr Sourcing COE Program Manager
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKroger is a leading retail company, and they are seeking a Sr Sourcing COE Program Manager to oversee data activities and ensure compliance with sourcing policies. This role involves managing procurement governance, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with HR to develop training programs and competencies.
RetailFood and BeverageAgricultureMarketingGroceryMeat and PoultryRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Procurement Governance
Drive continuous improvement, compliance to sourcing policy and procedures across Kroger organization
Create, review, and communicate changes to procurement policy and new compliance responsibilities to the organization, aligned with internal business partners' requirements
Design and oversee implementation plan of sourcing policies & procedures, monitor the compliance, and conduct trainings where necessary
Oversee risk analysis and review proposed actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Contract & Compliance Management
Strive to reduce overall risk for Kroger through management of compliance in all functions of the team
Identify non-compliance situations, identify resolutions and act timely to resolve them with internal business partners
Capabilities Building
Collaborate with HR in defining roles, responsibilities, career path, competencies, training & recruiting
Oversee core procurement training plan and knowledge sharing methodology
Sourcing Process
Develop, deepen and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners and stakeholders to ensure the organization is seen as a valued partner and appropriately involved in business decisions
Work with business partners and leaders of category management, SRM and sourcing operations to set and monitor sourcing performance
Talent Management
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Collaborate with HR on planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the team
Additional Support
Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect the CoE performance and operations
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Business, Information Management, Operations, Retail, CPG, or similar
10+ years of leadership experience in a procurement organization
3+ years of governance and compliance work with proven experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)
Highly collaborative individual, who has proven ability to work cross functionally and build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong understanding of use of data as well as data management and data governance
Preferred
Master's Degree
3+ years of experience in data management, clearly exposed and performing tasks within different data governance aspects (quality, standards, reference data)
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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