Responsibilities

Our Global Sourcing Team enhances H-E-B customer shopping experience by exploring--and delivering incredible products for our customers. We search the world and our backyard to connect H-E-B with the right products from the right supplier through innovative, responsible solutions.

As a Sourcing Manager I, you'll support H-E-B's strategic initiative by executing on sourcing domestic and import items / suppliers to increase profit margins and providing a competitive advantage. You'll serve as a subject matter expert.

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 build relationships based on trust and credibility?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to learn about several categories, explore for new potential suppliers, execute on RFx, negotiate terms, analyze internal / supplier data, and present vetted recommendations?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to work to get the best net landed cost for the quality product required in a specific timeframe?

We are looking for:
- communication and decision-making skills

What is the work?
Management / Compliance:
- Manages international and domestic supplier relations and negotiations, including spend (net landed cost)
- Conducts RFx events; negotiates / implements high dollar purchase agreements
- Assists in development of 5-year sourcing plans; ensures execution of roadmaps to achieve financial targets
- Serves as SME between internal / external stakeholders, including multiple-level leaders across H-E-B
- Independently locates / creates / implements cost-saving activities
- Understands / uses FOREX program
- Applies understanding of / articulates H-E-B Sourcing goals and objectives
- Participates in product quality efficiency / improvement while reducing lead-times, inventory, and cost
- Participates in planning, executing, and overseeing major trade shows (e.g., ANUGA, SIAL Toronto, PLMA, Amsterdam, ANTAD Guadalajara)
- Applies understanding of the complexities of global trade related to import tariffs, antidumping, currency fluctuations and their impact on cost of goods
- Influences W&T plans, including negotiation of all associated costs; ensures logistic efficiency through INCO terms, use of third-party warehousing, consolidated loads, etc.
- Develops specific plans for assigned product lines with BDMs
- Provides comparisons on new product performance / initial projections
- Collaborates with various departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement, Own Brand, QA)
- Plans / executes specialized sourcing events (e.g., Central Market Passport, CIAO Italia, Quest for Texas Best)
- Actively participates in developing strategies, processes, possibilities for distinctive, exclusive, innovative products
- Supports BDMs in improving businesses through enhanced processes and detailed financial analysis and interpretation
- Applies understanding of product classifications to comply with U.S. CBP rules
- Applies understanding of / adheres to FDA, USDA, OFAC, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and CPB import restrictions
- Performs Sourcing Mgr Associate duties

What is your background?
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 2+ years of work / H-E-B experience
- Experience in international trade
- Fluency in multiple languages

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Sourcing Manager for H-E-B?
- Working knowledge of MS Office, database query tools, and internal software (e.g., OMI, HIVEMIND, Scout, BI)
- Strong understanding of global dynamics (e.g., currency fluctuation, tariff changes, country dynamics, cultural differences, business-related legislation) and international travel and etiquette
- Strong verbal / written communication skills
- Decision-making skills
- Ability to understand profit / cost figures
- Ability to adapt work approaches and techniques to different personalities
- Ability to manage / pivot between competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain trust and credibility through consistent words and actions
- Ability to identify and select effective solutions from alternatives / options

Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced, retail office or virtual environment
- Travel by car or plane; overnight stays
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods

10-2022