Capital Procurement Lead

Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Extensive training and career growth

Zusammenfassung

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Medical, Dental, Vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or bargaining agreements.

We seek a Capital Procurement Manager in Cincinnati to optimize maintenance and energy capital procurement, centralize bidding, and drive enterprise-wide efficiency with a focus on cost savings and supplier performance. Up to 25% travel is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience (or equivalent field experience).
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies.
• 5 years in the field of capital project management
• Division Project Manager or Regional Project Manager experience.

Aufgaben

• Analyze annual maintenance and energy capital allocations to identify similar projects across divisions that can be bundled for enterprise-wide bidding.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Enterprise Sourcing to develop and execute bidding strategies for capital projects.
• Oversee the bidding process for capital projects, relieving divisional project managers of administrative tasks.
• Facilitate collaboration between divisions and vendors to efficiently schedule projects and optimize resource allocation.
• Evaluate vendor performance and support vendor selection to ensure project success.
• Identify opportunities to leverage shared vendor relationships and best practices across divisions.
• Align capital procurement activities with broader sourcing strategies for operational excellence.
• Maintain contractual oversight and document procurement activities.
• Deliver updates to senior leadership on procurement outcomes and vendor performance.
• Implement best practices in capital procurement and drive process improvements.
• Travel independently up to 25%.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Inventory management systems

Communication & collaboration

Supply chain management

Procurement practices

Capital project experience

Division/Regional project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, construction, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Capital Procurement Manager serves as the strategic liaison between Facility Engineering, Enterprise Sourcing, and divisional project teams to optimize the procurement of maintenance and energy capital projects across the enterprise. This role leverages the annual capital allocation to identify similar strategic projects across divisions, enabling bundled bidding to maximize scale and cost efficiency. The manager supports divisional project managers by centralizing the bidding process, reducing administrative burden, and ensuring consistency in vendor selection and service quality. Additionally, the Capital Procurement Manager facilitates collaboration between divisions and vendors to coordinate project schedules, optimize resource utilization, and continuously monitor vendor performance to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze annual maintenance and energy capital allocations to identify similar projects across divisions that can be bundled for enterprise-wide bidding, leveraging scale for cost savings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Enterprise Sourcing to develop and execute bidding strategies for capital projects, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and maximizing financial impact.
• Oversee the bidding process for capital projects, relieving divisional project managers of administrative tasks and ensuring consistency and transparency in procurement practices.
• Facilitate collaboration between divisions and selected vendors to efficiently schedule projects, optimize resource allocation, and minimize operational disruptions.
• Collaborate with divisions to evaluate vendor performance, support vendor selection, and address service quality issues to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify opportunities to leverage shared vendor relationships and best practices across divisions, driving enterprise-wide efficiency and value.
• Align capital procurement activities with broader sourcing strategies to support operational excellence and financial efficiency.
• Maintain contractual oversight, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and document procurement activities accurately.
• Deliver regular updates and analysis to senior leadership on procurement outcomes, cost savings, and vendor performance.
• Implement best practices in capital procurement, drive process improvements, and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Travel independently up to 25%.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience (or equivalent field experience)
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies.
• 5 years in the field of capital project management
• Division Project Manager
• Regional Project Manager

Job Info

• Job Identification 243904
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 09:16 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, 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:

• 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 your 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.