$0.00 - $0.00 Overview The Category Manager/Buyer's primary duty is to negotiate and improve agreements with vendors across a wide array of products and services. They will be responsible for sourcing new vendors and eliminating excess cost in our supply chain. They will achieve this by identifying targeted opportunities for margin and quality enhancements within our current portfolio of products utilizing existing or alternate suppliers. This position is an integral member of the Marketing and Merchandising team and this role will not primarily be identifying products to offer in the store and shall be focused almost entirely on the economic enhancement of existing products without compromising quality. NOTE: this is an in-office opportunity only - no hybrid or remote option 25 Days Paid Time Off Medical * Dental * Vision 401k: 100% Match up to 6% The essential job functions include, but are not limited to: Using all available resources to analyze and interpret consumer and sales insights to identify targeted opportunities for economic enhancement. Research new vendors for products and services by seeking to establish new business relationships. This can be done via cold calls, tradeshows, internet searches, industry intelligence, etc. Develop specifications to allow solicitation of alternative vendors for products Quickly, accurately and autonomously aggregate portfolio economics such as cost, retail, margin of the proposed item and compare it to our existing product and other products within the category to determine profitability fit. Analyze costs of products and component cost structures including costs of terms, logistics, materials and manufacturing margins Provide internal business management with accurate and pertinent information that enhances and guides effective decision making Consult with existing Category Managers and Analysts to help identify opportunities for cost reductions, or margin and product quality improvements. Project management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timelines Leverage analytical insights to develop actionable items for improvement Conduct field analysis to make recommendations for improvement Determine market needs and/or gaps and assist in creating a strategy to capture new growth in the assigned areas Perform other duties as required and/or assigned Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation The position requirements include but are not limited to: BA/BS in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, or related discipline 2 years of data analyst experience, including specific experience working with large scale data and customer segmentation analysis Strong analytic skills with a high attention to detail Strong skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Solution based analytics and report development Methods for effectively planning project scope, creating processes and timelines accordingly Solid communication and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to obtain and interpret data Effective presentation of findings, insights and strategic recommendations If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer We aren’t just a job – we are your career destination and the first steps of your career journey start here. Whether your path is corporate or retail, or you’re not sure, step inside to see a culture that is both committed and inspiring. What we are looking for.. We are looking for passionate, dedicated and determined, customer focused people to join our team! Ever since our inception in 1982, we have been committed to providing a clean, friendly, and in stock experience for our customers. Regardless of where you may find us, if the store is big or small, near or far, the mission remains the same.