Sr Strategic Sourcing Analyst, Packaging

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Sr Strategic Sourcing Analyst, Packaging to drive cost savings across packaging categories. You will analyze total cost of ownership, negotiate with suppliers, and support financing programs while partnering with business stakeholders and the SRM team.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, optimizing costs, and leading sourcing analyses. A Bachelor’s degree and procurement experience are required; on-site work is expected at our Cincinnati

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance or similar.
• 1 year professional experience in procurement activities.
• Ability to identify, quantify and communicate business risks.
• Analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decisions.
• Ability to monitor compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Strong oral/written communication and presentations.
• Self-starter who works well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 focusing on early payment and payables.
• Prepare planning guides for negotiations and support execution.
• Conduct sourcing analysis and opportunity assessments.
• Benchmarking and should-cost modeling to develop sourcing opportunities.
• Prepare category improvement projections and variance analyses.
• Identify total internal costs related to supplier price, delivery, operations, and quality.
• Quantify total ownership cost to identify savings opportunities.
• Assist in contract management data, addendums, item masters, and supplier docs.
• Support category managers with performance targets and scorecards.
• Collaborate with SRM team on supplier assessments and analytics.
• Partner with KPI & Benefits team to track savings.
• Support other initiatives affecting organizational performance.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; perform reviews and provide feedback.
• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Communication of risks

Self-starter

Independent work in fast-paced env

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Oral/written communication

Action-oriented results

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Sr Strategic Sourcing Analyst, Packaging

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

• 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 savings achieved


• Additional Support


• Support other initiatives / projects in the company that may affect organization's performance and collaborate with necessary stakeholders


• Talent Management


• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports


• Must be able to perform the essential job 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


• Demonstrated and proven leadership ability


• 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/written communications and presentations

DESIRED

• 1 year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail


• CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification


• Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools

Job Info

• Job Identification 251017


• Job Category Category Management/Merchandising


• Posting Date 11/10/2026, 02:20 PM


• Locations 221 E 4th 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 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.