Kroger
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Packaging
Kroger, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Packaging
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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Packaging
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Kroger .
Utilize category specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy, optimize supplier base, conduct sourcing events, negotiate and support contract execution. Achieve savings targets and reduce spend while meeting business needs. Demonstrate Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities Category Management
Support the senior manager in defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline.
Perform periodic financial reviews to assess category financial performance.
Identify potential suppliers to extend payment terms, improve cash conversion cycle, and enhance gross margin.
Implement supplier finance and discount programs focused on cash flow, interest payable, and working capital.
Strategic Sourcing
Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals.
Coordinate sourcing strategy reviews and ensure that strategy documents are updated.
Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy for the pertinent category.
Drive internal compliance with policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis.
Contract Management
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, fostering long-term involvement and creating value.
Oversee supplier qualification with support of the business and develop a transition plan and execution of supply agreements.
Procurement Process
Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners.
Oversee procurement process metrics, insights and proposed actions to define implementation plans.
Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect category performance.
Talent Management
Supervise and coach direct reports, completing performance reviews and providing 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 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.
5 years’ experience within the pertinent category.
Ability to build impactful relationships with internal clients and key influencers.
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.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kroger by 2x.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Analyst
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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Packaging
role at
Kroger .
Utilize category specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy, optimize supplier base, conduct sourcing events, negotiate and support contract execution. Achieve savings targets and reduce spend while meeting business needs. Demonstrate Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities Category Management
Support the senior manager in defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline.
Perform periodic financial reviews to assess category financial performance.
Identify potential suppliers to extend payment terms, improve cash conversion cycle, and enhance gross margin.
Implement supplier finance and discount programs focused on cash flow, interest payable, and working capital.
Strategic Sourcing
Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals.
Coordinate sourcing strategy reviews and ensure that strategy documents are updated.
Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy for the pertinent category.
Drive internal compliance with policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis.
Contract Management
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, fostering long-term involvement and creating value.
Oversee supplier qualification with support of the business and develop a transition plan and execution of supply agreements.
Procurement Process
Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners.
Oversee procurement process metrics, insights and proposed actions to define implementation plans.
Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect category performance.
Talent Management
Supervise and coach direct reports, completing performance reviews and providing 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 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.
5 years’ experience within the pertinent category.
Ability to build impactful relationships with internal clients and key influencers.
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.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kroger by 2x.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Analyst
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