Kroger
Pay is based on skills and experience – talk with recruiter for details.
Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Support day‑to‑day execution of strategies for assigned categories, focusing on reducing spend and improving savings.
Enhance relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.
Design and execute sourcing events for relevant categories.
Utilize e‑sourcing and optimization tools efficiently.
Develop award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership.
Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (category, supply, event, price, or specification).
Support supplier financing programs, maintaining a holistic view of early payment and AP.
Prepare planning guide to facilitate negotiation completion and support where needed.
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 overall total ownership cost of each product or service to identify cost savings.
Work with contract management team in administration of contract data, addendums, item master sheets, and additional supplier documentation.
Work with SRM team in administration of supplier assessments, score cards, and analytics to manage supplier performance.
Partner with KPI & Benefits team to develop tracking mechanism to report and communicate savings achievement.
Support other initiatives/projects affecting organization performance and collaborate with stakeholders.
Support talent development framework and maintain training curriculum.
Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or related field.
1-year professional experience in procurement activities.
Ability to identify, quantify, and effectively communicate business risks.
Self‑starter, ability to work independently in fast‑paced environment while delivering solid results.
Analytical skills to identify, quantify, and leverage data to support business decisions.
Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations.
Desired CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools.
1-year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Analyst
Industries Retail and Food and Beverage Retail
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Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Support day‑to‑day execution of strategies for assigned categories, focusing on reducing spend and improving savings.
Enhance relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.
Design and execute sourcing events for relevant categories.
Utilize e‑sourcing and optimization tools efficiently.
Develop award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership.
Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (category, supply, event, price, or specification).
Support supplier financing programs, maintaining a holistic view of early payment and AP.
Prepare planning guide to facilitate negotiation completion and support where needed.
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 overall total ownership cost of each product or service to identify cost savings.
Work with contract management team in administration of contract data, addendums, item master sheets, and additional supplier documentation.
Work with SRM team in administration of supplier assessments, score cards, and analytics to manage supplier performance.
Partner with KPI & Benefits team to develop tracking mechanism to report and communicate savings achievement.
Support other initiatives/projects affecting organization performance and collaborate with stakeholders.
Support talent development framework and maintain training curriculum.
Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or related field.
1-year professional experience in procurement activities.
Ability to identify, quantify, and effectively communicate business risks.
Self‑starter, ability to work independently in fast‑paced environment while delivering solid results.
Analytical skills to identify, quantify, and leverage data to support business decisions.
Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations.
Desired CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools.
1-year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Analyst
Industries Retail and Food and Beverage Retail
Other Similar Positions
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Maintenance – Cincinnati, OH – $60,000.00–$65,000.00
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Parts – Cincinnati, OH – $70,000.00–$75,000.00
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Fleet & Equipment – Cincinnati, OH – $70,000.00–$75,000.00
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Supply Chain Technology – Cincinnati, OH – $70,000.00–$75,000.00
Erlanger, KY – $62,500.00–$116,400.00
West Chester, OH – $80,000.00–$90,000.00
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