Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for the Technology Category in Cincinnati, OH. Responsibilities include managing category strategy, supplier negotiations, and contract execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement. Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 based on experience, along with benefits such as medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience within the pertinent category.
• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
• 3 years of leading a sourcing team.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior manager in defining procurement strategy.
• Negotiate and execute complex contracts with suppliers.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in performance.

Skills

Relationship building

Oral and written communication

Education

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

MBA or Master’s degree

CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification

Job description

Overview

Join Kroger as a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for the Technology Category. This is an on-site position based in Cincinnati, OH. The pay range is provided by Kroger; your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Job Description

Utilize category-specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy, optimize supplier base, conduct sourcing events, negotiate and support contract execution. Achieve savings targets and reduce spend while meeting business needs. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Category Management
  • Support the senior manager in defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline
  • Perform periodic financial reviews to assess category financial performance with the senior manager
  • Identify potential suppliers to extend payment terms, improve cash conversion cycle, and enhance gross margin
  • Implement supplier finance and discount programs with a focus on cash flow, interest payable, and working capital
• Strategic Sourcing
  • Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals
  • Coordinate sourcing strategy review and ensure that strategy documents are updated
  • Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy for pertinent category
  • Drive internal compliance with policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis
• Contract Management
  • Negotiate and execute highly complex and visible contracts with suppliers
  • Coordinate identified improvement opportunities, risk/mitigation strategies and develop action plans
  • Lead execution of SRM activities to create value, drive continuous improvement, and realize savings
  • Lead business relationships with suppliers, foster long-term involvement and creating value
  • Oversee supplier qualification with support of the business and develop a transition plan and execution of supply agreement
• Procurement Process
  • Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure the organization is seen as a valued partner and is involved in business decisions
  • Oversee procurement process metrics, insights and proposed actions to define implementation plan
  • Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect the category performance
• Talent Management
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, communicating clear objectives, fostering teamwork, recognizing performance, providing on-the-job coaching
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines
• 5 years’ experience within the pertinent category
• Ability to build impactful relationships with internal clients and key influencers to effectively execute the work
• Oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment
• MBA or Master’s degree
• CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
• 3 years of leading a sourcing team

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance