Kroger
Sourcing Category Management Analyst, Warehouse & Wholesalers
Kroger, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Sourcing Category Management Analyst, Warehouse & Wholesalers
Job Description
Support the day to day execution of strategies for assigned categories and focus on reducing organizational spend to improve savings and enhancing relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
Tactical Sourcing
Design and execute sourcing events for pertinent category
Utilize available e-sourcing and optimization tools efficiently
Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership
Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (e.g. category, supply, event, price, or specification)
Support the execution of supplier financing programs maintaining a holistic view of early payment and accounts payables programs
Prepare planning guide to facilitate the completion of the negotiation and support where needed
Sourcing Analysis
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 the overall total ownership cost of each product or service to identify cost savings
Contract Management
Work with the contract management team in the administration of contract data, addendums, item master sheets, and additional supplier documentation
Support category managers in the development of supplier performance/continuous improvement targets and related scorecards
Work with the SRM team in the administration of supplier assessments, score cards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance
Partner with the KPI & Benefits team to develop a tracking mechanism to report and communicate the savings achieved
Additional Support
Support other initiatives / projects in the company that may affect organization’s performance and collaborate with necessary stakeholders
Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar
1-year professional experience in procurement activities
Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks
Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks
Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools
1-year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail
Job Info
Job Identification 170146
Job Category Accounting/Finance
Posting Date 01/08/2026, 08:10 PM
Locations 221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On-site)
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
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.
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
Tactical Sourcing
Design and execute sourcing events for pertinent category
Utilize available e-sourcing and optimization tools efficiently
Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership
Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (e.g. category, supply, event, price, or specification)
Support the execution of supplier financing programs maintaining a holistic view of early payment and accounts payables programs
Prepare planning guide to facilitate the completion of the negotiation and support where needed
Sourcing Analysis
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 the overall total ownership cost of each product or service to identify cost savings
Contract Management
Work with the contract management team in the administration of contract data, addendums, item master sheets, and additional supplier documentation
Support category managers in the development of supplier performance/continuous improvement targets and related scorecards
Work with the SRM team in the administration of supplier assessments, score cards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance
Partner with the KPI & Benefits team to develop a tracking mechanism to report and communicate the savings achieved
Additional Support
Support other initiatives / projects in the company that may affect organization’s performance and collaborate with necessary stakeholders
Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar
1-year professional experience in procurement activities
Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks
Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks
Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools
1-year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail
Job Info
Job Identification 170146
Job Category Accounting/Finance
Posting Date 01/08/2026, 08:10 PM
Locations 221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On-site)
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
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.
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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