On-Site Strategic Sourcing Lead, Facility Maintenance

Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Career development programs

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for Facility Maintenance to drive category strategy, optimize supplier base, and lead sourcing events.

You will negotiate contracts, support execution, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while delivering savings and improving working capital. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to align strategy with corporate goals, manage a team of analysts, and oversee supplier qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
• 3 years of leading a sourcing team.

Responsibilities

• Category Management and strategy development with stakeholders.
• Define and review procurement strategy and project pipeline.
• Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve goals.
• Negotiate and execute complex contracts with suppliers.
• Lead SRM activities to create value and drive savings.
• Oversee supplier qualification and transition planning.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with business partners.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Category experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines

MBA or Master’s degree

CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for Facility Maintenance to drive category strategy, optimize supplier base, and lead sourcing events.

You will negotiate contracts, support execution, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while delivering savings and improving working capital. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to align strategy with corporate goals, manage a team of analysts, and oversee supplier qualifications.