Associate Buyer: Category Strategy & Merchandising

H.E.B.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B seeks an Associate Buyer II to support buying and merchandising activities across assigned categories in a fast-paced Texas retail environment. You will learn procurement processes and build strong supplier relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role involves category strategy development, cost negotiations, pricing decisions, and cooperation with various stakeholders to drive category performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in business/merchandising.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Retail or procurement experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all buying and merchandising activities.
• Independently learns and participates in all buying and merchandising activities relating to specific categories assigned with training BDM / Buyer.
• Develops strategies for categories and participates in pricing and assortment decisions.
• Manages cost negotiation activities with vendors and ensures competitive pricing.
• Works with cross-functional teams to support category strategies and supplier relationships.
• Supports pricing projects and ensures consistency with branding and price image objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong organization

Multitasking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

H-E-B seeks an Associate Buyer II to support buying and merchandising activities across assigned categories in a fast-paced Texas retail environment. You will learn procurement processes and build strong supplier relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role involves category strategy development, cost negotiations, pricing decisions, and cooperation with various stakeholders to drive category performance.