Corporate Enterprise Sourcing, Strategic Category Manager, Manufacturing Ingredients

Utilize category specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy, optimize supplier base, conduct sourcing events, negotiate and support contract execution.

Achieve savings targets and reducing spend while working with business stakeholders to meet business needs.

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!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.

We'll help you thrive, with access to:


* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.


* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.


* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.


* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.


* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.


* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! 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...