COE Procurement Manager

Job Description Lead, develop, and optimize the STP systems. Collaborate with IT to support the development and optimization of key procurement technology applications. Lead the catalog enablement efforts across all spend categories with the goal of increasing the use of catalog to drive buying channel compliance and efficiencies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Responsibilities Procurement Technology Management Develop relationships with key stakeholders, system owners to understand how they use the systems to conduct daily transactional activities Strategize and lead optimization projects to improve the efficiency and value that procurement technology solutions/systems can provide to the organization and Kroger Create standard procedures to optimize technology and resolve issues for procurement systems Manage systems and projects to achieve sourcing goals in accordance with Kroger's policies and practices Engage IT resources for enhancement or developmental requests Maintain deep technical knowledge of the systems and impact on the overall IT landscape Define and implement a roadmap to meet the organization's system and data management goals and objectives Catalog Management Develop a comprehensive approach to determine optimal catalog use through collaboration with the category management team, best practices, and analysis of spending patterns Coordinate with the category management team to proactively define which categories to move towards catalog purchasing and execute plans designed to achieve business goals Coordinate with category management team and 3rd party suppliers to create, update and maintain catalog Drive compliance and efficiencies in the purchasing process via catalog Coordinate with contract management team to analyze contract compliance and update terms 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 Additional Support Maintain knowledge of other initiatives in Kroger that may affect the CoE performance and operations Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications MINIMUM Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Information Management, Technology, Retail, CPG, or similar 3+ years of leadership/management experience with large complex organizations 3+ years of experience with eSourcing, catalog implementation and management Proven experience with procurement technology, STP platforms, transactional activities and catalog enablement Understand software license agreements, implementation contracts and maintenance and service agreements (MSA's) and Service Level Agreements (SLA's) Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio) Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations DESIRED Master's Degree 1 year of experience in a data organization, clearly exposed and performing tasks within different data governance aspects 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. For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Created: 2026-03-07