Company Name: Kroger General Office
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Coordinate the procurement of commodity items, based on category plans, for the entire enterprise. Procure the best quality at the best costs possible. Develop relationships with growers & shippers to leverage Kroger's volume as a strategic advantage. Assist in identifying opportunities for divisions including new items, packaging, and innovation. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Place orders in itrade with shippers; populate and submit orders to shippers and price according to plans
• Review for proper itrade status; facilitate reconciliation of pricing issues, and amounts as needed per RASC
• Manage and populate weekly ad lid requests with prices upon receiving costs and volume commitments from shippers
• Collaborates with category management on current and future markets, including vendor pricing and supplier selection
• Manage and resolves distribution center rejections
• Assist with the commitment to grow commodity products
• Manage and resolve distribution center Over, Short, and Damage claims
• Make changes to PO's based on either replenishment or supplier initiated changes
• Provide post business hour support for orders loading; make changes to resolve any issues
• Provide weekend and holiday support on the placement of orders, including tasks related to assisting trucks to get loaded should issues arise
• Manage company produce initiatives and policies
• Maintain positive trade relations with suppliers
• Leverage the company's size and execution to create enterprise advantages
• Manage, mentor, train, and support the team, including collaboration with Replenishment and Supply Chain teams
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

• 2+ years prior produce knowledge gained from procurement, merchandising, or education
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent analytical and follow-up skills

Desired Previous Experience/Education

• Consolidated Replenishment Buyer (CRB)
• Produce Consolidation Manager
• Produce Region Specialist
• Working knowledge of retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics

Education Level: None
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Alabama; Alaska; American Samoa; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Federated States of Micronesia; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Marshall Islands; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Northern Mariana Islands; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Palau; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virgin Islands; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming
Keywords: Produce, Merchandising, Buyer, Fresh, Vegetables

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more nearly half a million Associates across 35 states. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || Fresh; Merchandising; Produce/Floral || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None