Strategic Bakery Materials Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a procurement professional to buy raw materials, ingredients, and packaging at optimal value to maximize profit. The role emphasizes maintaining supply continuity, vendor relations, and market analysis to inform purchasing decisions.

The successful candidate will coordinate with internal teams, support SQF compliance, and help drive safety and quality initiatives in a fast-paced food production environment. Cincinnati-based, full-time position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of prior experience in production operations.
• Basic knowledge of bakery operations and production processes.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, obtain, and evaluate projected finished product requirements and maintain inventory levels.
• Advise management on market and business conditions.
• Search and develop sources of market information and analyze trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Maintain price lists, solicit quotations, and analyze pricing and records.
• Negotiate short-term contracts and coordinate shipments while controlling inventory.
• Coordinate commodities requirements with sourcing and sales leaders.

Skills

Production operations experience

Basic math skills

Strong oral and written communication

Bakery operations knowledge

Reading and understanding instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger is seeking a procurement professional to buy raw materials, ingredients, and packaging at optimal value to maximize profit. The role emphasizes maintaining supply continuity, vendor relations, and market analysis to inform purchasing decisions.

The successful candidate will coordinate with internal teams, support SQF compliance, and help drive safety and quality initiatives in a fast-paced food production environment. Cincinnati-based, full-time position with growth opportunities.