Strategic Produce Buyer & Sourcing Leader

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate commodity item procurement across the enterprise. Build grower/shipper relationships to leverage volume and identify opportunities for new items and packaging.

Contribute to Kroger’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity and safety. Responsibilities include placing orders in itrade, reviewing pricing, collaborating with category teams, and resolving distribution center issues with a focus on commodity growth and supplier

Qualifications

• 2+ years prior produce knowledge gained from procurement, merchandising, or education.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and follow-up skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Place orders in itrade with shippers; populate and submit orders and price according to plans.
• Review for proper itrade status; facilitate reconciliation of pricing issues and amounts per RASC.
• Manage and populate weekly ad lid requests with prices after costs and volume commitments from shippers.
• Collaborate with category management on current and future markets, including vendor pricing and supplier selection.
• Manage and resolve distribution center rejections.
• Assist with the commitment to grow commodity products.
• Manage and resolve distribution center Over, Short, and Damage claims.
• Make changes to POs based on replenishment or supplier-initiated changes.
• Provide post-business hour support for orders loading; resolve issues.
• Provide weekend and holiday support on order placement and loading-related tasks.
• Manage company produce initiatives and policies.
• Maintain positive trade relations with suppliers.
• Leverage Kroger's size to create enterprise advantages.
• Mentor, train, and support the team with Replenishment and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical

Communication

Tools

itrade

RASC

Job description

Kroger is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate commodity item procurement across the enterprise. Build grower/shipper relationships to leverage volume and identify opportunities for new items and packaging.

Contribute to Kroger’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity and safety. Responsibilities include placing orders in itrade, reviewing pricing, collaborating with category teams, and resolving distribution center issues with a focus on commodity growth and supplier