Senior Manager, Kroger Labeled Product Imports Sourcing

Kroger is looking for an experienced global sourcing leader to help build and scale our direct-import capabilities across our private-label portfolio. This role will lead Kroger’s direct-import agenda across a broad private-label portfolio. You’ll work across sourcing, buying, logistics and forecasting to:

• Identify, qualify and competitively source international suppliers
• Lead RFI and RFP processes across product categories
• Transition categories from brokers and agents to direct Kroger ownership
• Manage supplier cost, service and order performance
• Translate U.S. category priorities into sourcing objectives for teams in Asia-Pacific and Latin America
• Build the processes, systems and data requirements needed to scale direct imports

We’re seeking a leader with:

• 8 to 10 years of sourcing experience
• Private-label category or sourcing management expertise
• International sourcing experience across overseas suppliers and import lead times
• A demonstrated ability to deliver against savings targets
• Experience transitioning categories from brokers or agents to internal ownership without disrupting service
• The influence to align category owners and cross-functional partners around a committed sourcing strategy