Sr Coe Governance & Benefits Manager

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Set direction to govern data activities, drive compliance to laws and policies and oversee sourcing performance management, reporting, solutions implementation, training, and policies & procedures roll-out. Support managers and HR in defining required skills and competencies for each role, developing training program and tools to develop these skills and by providing training and coaching to associates. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business, Information Management, Operations, Retail, CPG, or similar
10+ years of leadership experience in a procurement organization
3+ years of governance and compliance work with proven experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)
Highly collaborative individual, who has proven ability to work cross functionally and build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong understanding of use of data as well as data management and data governance

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
3+ years of experience in data management, clearly exposed and performing tasks within different data governance aspects (quality, standards, reference data)

Responsibilities

Procurement Governance - Drive continuous improvement, compliance to sourcing policy and procedures across Kroger organization
Create, review, and communicate changes to procurement policy and new compliance responsibilities to the organization, aligned with internal business partners' requirements
Design and oversee implementation plan of sourcing policies & procedures, monitor the compliance, and conduct trainings where necessary
Oversee risk analysis and review proposed actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Contract & Compliance Management - Strive to reduce overall risk for Kroger through management of compliance in all functions of the team
Identify non-compliance situations, identify resolutions and act timely to resolve them with internal business partners
Capabilities Building - Collaborate with HR in defining roles, responsibilities, career path, competencies, training & recruiting
Oversee core procurement training plan and knowledge sharing methodology
Sourcing Process - Develop, deepen and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners and stakeholders to ensure the organization is seen as a valued partner and appropriately involved in business decisions
Work with business partners and leaders of category management, SRM and sourcing operations to set and monitor sourcing performance
Talent Management - Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Collaborate with HR on planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the team
Additional Support - Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect the CoE performance and operations
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation