Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager

Kroger • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager will leverage category-specific expertise to collaborate with business stakeholders in determining category strategies, optimizing the supplier base, conducting sourcing events, negotiating contracts, and supporting contract execution. The role aims to achieve savings targets while ensuring that business needs are met, all while upholding the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• 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.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize category specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy and optimize supplier base.
• Conduct sourcing events and negotiate contracts while supporting contract execution.
• Achieve savings targets and reduce spend while meeting business needs.
• 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 and improve cash conversion cycle.
• Implement supplier finance and discount programs focusing on cash flow and working capital.
• Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals.
• Support the creation, execution, and communication of category management strategy.
• Negotiate and execute highly complex contracts with suppliers.
• Lead execution of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities to create value and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with business partners to ensure the procurement organization is seen as a valued partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree