Kroger-posted 2 months ago
Entry Level
Cincinnati, OH
5,001-10,000 employees
Food and Beverage Retailers

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. 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. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

  • Support the day to day execution of strategies for assigned categories.
  • Focus on reducing organizational spend to improve savings.
  • Enhance relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Demonstrate the company's core values.
  • Identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks.
  • Monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Synthesize analysis into compelling oral/written communications and presentations.
  • Support category managers in the development of supplier performance/continuous improvement targets and related scorecards.
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties.
  • 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.
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio).
  • 1 year professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Retail.
  • CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools.
  • Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership.
  • Conduct opportunity assessments, benchmarking, and should cost modeling.
  • Prepare category improvement projections and conduct post-implementation variance analysis.
  • Work with the contract management team in the administration of contract data.
  • Support other initiatives/projects in the company that may affect organization's performance.
  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
  • Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs.
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