Sr Buyer

Benefits

Parental leave

2 weeks Source: https://www.thekrogerco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kroger-2019-ESG-Report.pdf. source Last checked May 7, 2026.

Non-birth-parent leave

2 weeks Source: https://www.thekrogerco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kroger-2019-ESG-Report.pdf. source Last checked May 7, 2026.

Family-building benefits

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• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Source-linked last checked May 7, 2026

Salary

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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About this role

Sr Buyer Salt Lake City, UT, United States Overview The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing complex purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and operational procurement execution to ensure continuity of supply, cost management, and policy compliance. This role operates with increased autonomy and serves as a subject matter resource to internal stakeholders and junior buyers. The Senior Buyer manages higher risk or higher value purchases, supports sourcing initiatives, and plays a key role in supplier performance management and issue resolution. Responsibility Manage end‑to‑end purchasing of assigned categories, suppliers, or business units Create and maintain accurate purchase orders and ensure on‑time delivery Ensure continuity of supply through issue resolution, expediting, and demand changes Own day‑to‑day supplier relationships and manage performance (delivery, quality, service) Lead supplier issue resolution and support performance reviews Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within authority Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency opportunities Ensure compliance with contracts, procurement policies, and approval thresholds Act as a trusted procurement advisor to internal stakeholders Support sourcing initiatives, process improvements, and mentoring of buyers Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contracts, and commercial terms Proven negotiation, supplier management, and issue‑resolution skills Experience working in ERP and/or e‑procurement systems, with proficiency in Excel and reporting or analytics tools Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with sound judgment Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities Effective written

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