Buyer; Healthy Living

Buyer (Healthy Living)

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Job Summary: Responsible for all business development activity within specified divisions/product lines.

• Develop a 5-year Business plan on key categories.
• Effectively understand customer shopping behaviors, preferences, and trends.
• Lead and model an enthusiastic and courageous approach to problem solving.
• Work on new product ideas.
• Create strategies to differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty, including new ideas & products.
• Effectively manage cost components on key items.
• Proactively study the business.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers.
• Create tailored assortment and merchandising plans for execution.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across Pricing, Retailing Services, Supply Chain, Own Brand, Sourcing, Shelf Edge, Product Information, and other related areas.
• Develop pricing and promotion strategies; participate in corporate promotions.
• Oversee and work collaboratively with Supply Chain Partners on the execution of all aspects of supply chain.
• Communicate effectively with all other functional departments (CoEs).
• Work within work processes and influence improvements.
• Understand complexities of all aspects of product/commodity ('Seed to Stomach' in applicable categories).
• Adapt to change and exude a positive attitude with a willingness to take on new opportunities.
• Behave in ways that reflect a leader worth following.
• Ensure products are available at the right time in the right assortment and quantities.

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience.
• 3‑4 years of related experience.
• 1‑3 years of experience in leadership.
• Experience in retail operations, distribution, and/or supply chain.
• Experience successfully working through complex issues with senior management.

• Strong understanding of negotiation principles.
• Ability to analyze key information to create business plans.
• Strong verbal and 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.

• Function in a fast‑paced, retail, office environment.
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays.
• Work extended hours; sit for extended periods.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industry: Retail

10‑2023

PROC
3232