Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager- Print Marketing
Kroger - Cincinnati, Ohio, us, 45201Work at Kroger
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Overview
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 relationship with internal clients, key influencers to effectively execute the work* Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)* Oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment
Desired
* 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* 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* Supplier Relationship Management* 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 of 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