Sr. Strategic Category Analyst, Data & Analytics

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!MINIMUM


* 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


* Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks


* Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly


* Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks


* Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations


* Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)


* Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral/written communications and presentations

DESIRED


* 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


* Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (e.g., category, supply, event, price, or specification)


* Support the execution of supplier financing programs maintaining a holistic view of early payment and accounts payables programs


* Prepare planning guide to facilitate the completion of the negotiation and support where needed


* Sourcing Analysis


* Conduct opportunity assessments, benchmarking, and should cost modeling to develop sourcing opportunities


* Prepare category improvemen...