Category Manager I

H-E-B Facility Alliance Partners are leading-edge innovators in facility design, construction, and maintenance. They work hard to make sure facilities and equipment are designed, procured, maintained, and improved to maximize resources and create tailored shopping experiences for our Customers.

As a Category Manager I, you'll manage all business-related activities related to specified expense and asset categories and the associated maintenance expenses. NOTE: category is defined as goods, services, or both.

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... skills to negotiate and influence?

HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to serve as SME for your assigned categories?

PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to improve financials with data-driven input?

We are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or related area
  
  

What is the work?

Management:

• Serves as subject matter expert for assigned expense and capital categories
• Manages a set of specific expense and capital categories
• Manages new projects as assigned
• Develops and reviews Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Handles cost negotiation with vendors / service providers
• Independently learns / manages all procurement functions related to assigned categories
• Works with others to create new ideas to help differentiate H-E-B from competition
• Assists in identifying meaningful opportunities in the assigned line of business and categories
• Seeks and pursues innovative ways to improve productivity for partners and enhance customer experience
• Communicates and works collaboratively with all affiliated Departments
  
  

Analytics:

• Applies intermediate analytics skills and multiple category knowledge
• Provides input to the expense budgets and capital elements for assigned categories
• Determines financial impact of decisions for development of new and existing product lines for assigned categories
• Drives financial results by constantly assessing category performance to lower costs while maintaining H-E-B standard
• Responds to / resolves financial reporting and issues related to category billing
• Escalates unresolved financial issues to higher level
  
  

What is your background?

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 4+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or related area
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis
  
  

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Category Manager I?

• Working knowledge of budgeting and expense tracking / controls and return on investment (ROI)
• Proficiency in MS Office, procurement tools
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Strong verbal/ written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks; attention to detail
• Ability to work complex issues with senior management
  
  

Can you...

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
• Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more
  
  

09-2021