The Role
Lead optimization of indirect catalog and P2P offerings across North America. Drive catalog enablement, process automation, KPI reporting, compliance, data analysis, and self-service reporting. Manage and coach direct reports, develop training, and support company-wide procure-to-pay initiatives and operational improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Oversee and lead strategic planning for the optimization of our indirect catalog and offering in North America, including both expense and capitalized goods, materials and services; as well as new categories. Responsible for designing and analyzing data reports enterprise KPI's, compliance to policies, and identified trends and recommendations for improvement. The position will also create and implement self-service tools for end users. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Responsibilities- Catalog Enablement
- Develop and implement a plan for operational efficiency improvement, effective process and tools to implement automated workflows
- Provide leadership needed to achieve procure to pay initiatives and operating plans including: competitive cost reduction, achieving budgets and forecasts and continuously improving end-to-end processes
- Ensure capable procure-to-pay activities including accounts payable and procurement processes are aligned by achieving productivity, P2P compliance, training and operation goals
- Manage all needed catalog data from a variety of internal and external sources, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Performance and Reporting
- Develop and implement data collection and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets with actionable insights using industry best practices
- Develop, implement, and manage self-service reporting tools
- Talent Management
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
- Additional Support
- Support other initiatives in the company that may affect CoE's performance and operations
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
QualificationsMinimum
- Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Supply Chain & Operations, Retail, CPG, or similar
- 3+ years professional experience in procure to pay activities
- Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
- Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)
- Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks
- Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
- Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks
- Ability to proactively share insights and seek to understand how to continue to bring value to internal stakeholders
- Ability to become a key point of contact for the team, speak to internal clients on a regular basis, develop and maintain long term relationship with internal stakeholders
Desired
- 5+ years experience with P2P clearly exposed
- 3+ years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
- CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
About Us
- Develop and implement a plan for operational efficiency improvement, effective process and tools to implement automated workflows
- Provide leadership needed to achieve procure to pay initiatives and operating plans including: competitive cost reduction, achieving budgets and forecasts and continuously improving end-to-end processes
- Ensure capable procure-to-pay activities including accounts payable and procurement processes are aligned by achieving productivity, P2P compliance, training and operation goals
- Manage all needed catalog data from a variety of internal and external sources, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Performance and Reporting
- Develop and implement data collection and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets with actionable insights using industry best practices
- Develop, implement, and manage self-service reporting tools
- Talent Management
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
- Additional Support
- Support other initiatives in the company that may affect CoE's performance and operations
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
QualificationsMinimum
- Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Supply Chain & Operations, Retail, CPG, or similar
- 3+ years professional experience in procure to pay activities
- Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
- Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio)
- Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks
- Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
- Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks
- Ability to proactively share insights and seek to understand how to continue to bring value to internal stakeholders
- Ability to become a key point of contact for the team, speak to internal clients on a regular basis, develop and maintain long term relationship with internal stakeholders
Desired
- 5+ years experience with P2P clearly exposed
- 3+ years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
- CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
About Us
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain & Operations, Retail, CPG, or similar
- 3+ years professional experience in procure-to-pay activities
- Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
- Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations
- Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Analytical skills to identify, quantify and leverage data to support business decisions
- Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver action-oriented results
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
- 5+ years experience with P2P exposure
- 3+ years professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
- CPM, CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
