Associate Facilities Alliance Category Manager

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Job description

Responsibilities:
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 an Associate Category Manager, 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 analytical mindset? ability to develop proposals?
PASSION FOR RESULTS drive to improve financials with data-driven input?

We are looking for:
- 2+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or related area

What is the work?
Management:
- Manages a set of specific expense categories and capital categories
- Participates in / learns procurement processes associated with assigned category
- Develops and reviews Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with assistance
- Handles cost negotiation with vendors / service providers with assistance from other leaders and manages all procurement functions
- Communicates and works collaboratively with all affiliated Departments

Analytics:
- Applies intermediate analytics skills and category knowledge
- Assists with reviews of financial data and maintenance of documentation and records to create budgets and capital plans for assigned categories.
- Drives financial results by constantly assessing category performance to lower costs while maintaining H-E-B standards
- Responds to / resolves financial 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
- 2+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or related area
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Associate Category Manager?
- Working knowledge of budgeting and expense tracking / controls and return on investment (ROI)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Analytical and project management skills
- Verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- 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

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