Corin Blake Derrick

Evaluator
DISC Type : scd

Sourcing Category Manager, Energy at Kroger

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Overview

Corin is an experienced energy sourcing manager at Kroger, specializing in energy policy, procurement, and contract negotiation. He holds an MBA with a focus in Global Energy Management from the University of Houston and recently completed his Doctorate in Education, focusing on organizational leadership, from Abilene Christian University in late 2023.

Outside of his corporate energy career, Corin is deeply committed to higher education and personal development, evidenced by his pursuit of a doctorate. He values strong personal and professional relationships, publicly recognizing friends and leaders who inspire him. He also holds a deep appreciation for his family.

He has built a distinctive career by combining high-level corporate energy management with an advanced academic degree in educational leadership.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Energy Procurement
His entire career, from analyst to his current Sourcing Category Manager role at Kroger, has focused on energy sourcing, pricing strategy, and management in the oil & energy industry.
Organizational Leadership
He recently earned a Doctor of Education (Ed. D. ) in Organizational Leadership from Abilene Christian University, showing a deep interest in leadership theory and organizational effectiveness.
Contract Negotiation
Listed as a core skill in his professional history, this is central to his function as a sourcing manager responsible for energy contracts.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Sourcing Category Manager, Energy at Kroger
8-2024 - 9-2025
Manager, Energy Sourcing and Advocacy at Solvay
6-2022 - 8-2024
Senior Analyst at Con Edison
8-2019 - 6-2022
Senior Pricing Analyst at Spark Energy
8-2018 - 3-2019
Pricing Analyst at EMEX, LLC

Education

12-2023 - 12-2028
Doctor of Education - EdD from Abilene Christian University
2018 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

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Exp : 12 Location : Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Sourcing Category Manager, Energy at Kroger
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Insights For Selling To Corin Blake

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Corin Blake is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Corin Blake

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Corin Blake move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Corin Blake take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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