Senior Buyer - Deli Fresh Prepared Foods - H-E-B

Job Summary: Responsible for all business development activity within Deli - Fresh Prepared Foods.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the
company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... communication, collaboration, and customer service skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... an ability to research and resolve moderately complex issues on your own?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... capability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, many-deadline environment?

We are looking for:
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 5 years of related category experience
- 1-3 years of experience in leadership
- Experience in retail operations, distribution, and/or supply chain

What is the work?
Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities:
- BDM is an intermediate level position
- Develops 5-year Business plan on key categories
- Effectively understands customer shopping behaviors, preferences, and trends
- Leads and models an enthusiastic and courageous approach to problem solving
- Works on new product ideas
- Creates strategies to differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty including new ideas & products
- Effective in managing cost components on key items
- Proactively studies their business
- Builds collaborative relationships with suppliers
- Creates tailored assortment and merchandising plans for execution
- Leads cross-functional teams across Pricing, Retailing Services, Supply Chain, Own Brand, Sourcing, Shelf Edge, Product Information, and other related areas.
- Develops pricing and promotion strategies Participates in corporate promotions
- Oversees and works collaboratively with Supply Chain Partners on the execution of all aspects of supply chain
- Communicates effectively with all other functional departments (CoEs)
- Works within work processes and influences improvements
- Understands complexities of all aspects of product/commodity ('Seed to Stomach' in applicable categories)
- Adapts to change and exudes a positive attitude with a willingness to take on new opportunities.
- Clearly behaves in ways that reflect a Leader worth following
- Ensuring products are available at the right time in the right assortment and quantities

Education and Experience preferred
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 5 years of related experience
- 1-3 years of experience in leadership
- Experience in retail operations, distribution, and/or supply chain
- Experience successfully working complex issues with senior management

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Business Development Manager/Buyer?
Key Competencies preferred
- Strong understanding of negotiation principles
- Ability to analyze key information to create business plans
- Strong verbal / written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks; attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of computer systems and software
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to make key decisions daily
- Ability to lead a collaborative team
- Initiative: willingness to take risks

Physical and Other Requirements
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods

10-2023