Senior Digital Procurement Analyst

H-E-B • San Antonio, TX

263d

About The Position

In this role, you will oversee the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services for the Digital Organization. You will be responsible for software and contracts purchasing, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with Digital purchasing and finance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or role-relevant experience required
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, procurement tools
• Advanced understanding of negotiation principles
• Advanced verbal / written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Knowledge of computer systems and software
• Working knowledge of budgeting and expense tracking / controls and return on investment (ROI)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks
• Organization and time-management skills
• Ability to act as a resource to Partners with less experience
• Ability to work complex issues
• Ability to manage / pivot between competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to develop trust and credibility through words and actions
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers
• Maintains understanding of technology trends
• Reviews purchase order claims
• Discusses defects / delivery problems with suppliers
• Negotiates refunds with suppliers for errors
• Uses current procedures to solve complex issues
• Takes an innovative approach on existing solutions
• Works independently
• Trains new Partners and provides input to employee performance evaluation
• Performs proficient structured work tasks
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for high dollar purchase agreements
• Learns procurement functions related to assigned categories
• Provides input to the expense budgets and capital elements for assigned categories, when asked
• Communicates and works collaboratively with all Digital and other affiliated departments
• Leads projects or has accountability on projects
• Escalates unresolved financial or contract issues to higher level
• May work on strategic ad hoc projects to support senior management
• Adapts to change and exudes a positive attitude with a willingness to take on new opportunities
• Contributes to process improvements
• Reviews legal terms in supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and mitigating legal risks
• Ensures that contracts contain appropriate terms regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, liability, and dispute resolution

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree