Sourcing Category Analyst - RPA & Cost Savings

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

EAP and financial tools

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Sourcing Category Management Analyst to support the day-to-day execution of category strategies in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on reducing spend, improving savings, and strengthening relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities span tactical sourcing, analytics, contract support, and collaboration with SRM and KPI teams to track savings and supplier performance. A Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of procurement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business/ops field.
• 1-year professional procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Tactical Sourcing and design/execution of sourcing events.
• Utilize e-sourcing and optimization tools effectively.
• Develop award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership.
• Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions on category, supply, price, or specs.
• Support supplier financing programs and early payment initiatives.
• Prepare planning guides to facilitate negotiation and execution.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Vendor management

Procurement analytics

Data visualization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar

Tools

MS Office

Data visualization tools

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Sourcing Category Management Analyst to support the day-to-day execution of category strategies in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on reducing spend, improving savings, and strengthening relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities span tactical sourcing, analytics, contract support, and collaboration with SRM and KPI teams to track savings and supplier performance. A Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of procurement experience are preferred.