Kroger
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Gases & Chemicals
Kroger, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Gases & Chemicals
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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Gases & Chemicals
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Kroger . Utilize category-specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy, optimize the supplier base, conduct sourcing events, negotiate and support contract execution. Achieve savings targets and reduce spend while meeting business needs. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
Support the senior manager in defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline.
Perform periodic financial reviews to assess category financial performance with the senior manager.
Identify potential suppliers to extend payment terms, improve cash conversion cycle, and enhance gross margin.
Implement supplier finance and discount programs focusing on cash flow, interest payable, and working capital.
Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals.
Coordinate sourcing strategy review and ensure that strategy documents are updated.
Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy for pertinent category.
Drive internal compliance with policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis.
Negotiate and execute highly complex and visible contracts with suppliers.
Coordinate identified improvement opportunities, risk/mitigation strategies and develop action plans.
Lead execution of SRM activities to create value, drive continuous improvement, and realize savings.
Lead business relationships with suppliers, foster long-term involvement and create value.
Oversee supplier qualification with support of the business and develop a transition plan and execution of supply agreement.
Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure the organization is a valued partner.
Oversee procurement process metrics, insights and proposed actions to define implementation plan.
Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect category performance.
Supervise and coach direct reports in performance of their duties; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, communicating clear objectives, fostering teamwork, recognizing performance, and providing on-the-job coaching.
Must be able to perform 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.
5 years’ experience within the pertinent category.
Ability to build impactful relationships with internal clients and key influencers to effectively execute work.
Oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment.
MBA or Master’s degree.
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
3 years of leading a sourcing team.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst
Industries Retail and Food and Beverage Retail
Location Cincinnati, OH
Salary $110,500.00 - $130,000.00
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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Gases & Chemicals
role at
Kroger . Utilize category-specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy, optimize the supplier base, conduct sourcing events, negotiate and support contract execution. Achieve savings targets and reduce spend while meeting business needs. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
Support the senior manager in defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline.
Perform periodic financial reviews to assess category financial performance with the senior manager.
Identify potential suppliers to extend payment terms, improve cash conversion cycle, and enhance gross margin.
Implement supplier finance and discount programs focusing on cash flow, interest payable, and working capital.
Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals.
Coordinate sourcing strategy review and ensure that strategy documents are updated.
Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy for pertinent category.
Drive internal compliance with policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis.
Negotiate and execute highly complex and visible contracts with suppliers.
Coordinate identified improvement opportunities, risk/mitigation strategies and develop action plans.
Lead execution of SRM activities to create value, drive continuous improvement, and realize savings.
Lead business relationships with suppliers, foster long-term involvement and create value.
Oversee supplier qualification with support of the business and develop a transition plan and execution of supply agreement.
Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure the organization is a valued partner.
Oversee procurement process metrics, insights and proposed actions to define implementation plan.
Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect category performance.
Supervise and coach direct reports in performance of their duties; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, communicating clear objectives, fostering teamwork, recognizing performance, and providing on-the-job coaching.
Must be able to perform 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.
5 years’ experience within the pertinent category.
Ability to build impactful relationships with internal clients and key influencers to effectively execute work.
Oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment.
MBA or Master’s degree.
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
3 years of leading a sourcing team.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst
Industries Retail and Food and Beverage Retail
Location Cincinnati, OH
Salary $110,500.00 - $130,000.00
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