Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center
Category Management Manager, Energy
Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Build strong relationships with internal business stakeholders to jointly develop category strategies, proactively identifying opportunities and projects to deliver best value to Kroger and achieve savings targets. Partner with director to set vision, performance metrics, and strategy of categories and communicate to all stakeholders while ensuring team achieves the savings targets. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
Category Management:
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
Strategic Sourcing:
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
Contract Management:
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
Procurement Process:
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
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 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
Qualifications Minimum
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)
Desired
MBA or Master’s degree
7 Years of leadership/management experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Job Info
Job Identification 156829
Job Category Accounting/Finance
Posting Date 10/27/2025, 05:56 PM
Locations 221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On‑site)
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.
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.
About Kroger From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
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Responsibilities
Category Management:
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
Strategic Sourcing:
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
Contract Management:
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
Procurement Process:
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
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 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
Qualifications Minimum
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)
Desired
MBA or Master’s degree
7 Years of leadership/management experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Job Info
Job Identification 156829
Job Category Accounting/Finance
Posting Date 10/27/2025, 05:56 PM
Locations 221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On‑site)
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.
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.
About Kroger From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
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