Transportation Procurement Category Manager
Transportation Procurement Category Manager
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Job Description
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is one of the fastestgrowing ecommerce companies with a mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere! At Chewy we believe in ownership accountability and the value of creativity. We are makers shakers and doers who flourish with the opportunity to think big and get results. We work in an open collaborative environment that values integrity creativity and accountability. Our customerfirst mentality allows each team member to make an immediate impact on the business no matter what their role. At Chewy you go home each day knowing youve made a difference. Chewy is searching for a Program Manager Transportation Sourcing & Category Management who will own the Small Parcel Transportation category. This role will report to the Associate Director of Transportation Procurement and will be based out of our office in Plantation Florida.
What Youll Do:
- Develop and implement short and long term strategic plans annually for each mode of transportation using internal data market insights and research to guide leadership on recommendations
- Plan and implement sourcing strategies within the portfolio using our sourcing platform
- Identifies and realizes cost savings and reduction opportunities gains alignment with Finance and internal customers for these wins and actively tracks post event actual savings obtained
- Meets regularly with internal customers to align procurement strategies and cost savings opportunities
- Owns the commercial relationships with internal business partners vendors and key suppliers to drive an outstanding procurement team
- Leads negotiations with suppliers including contracting and contract management
- Keeps teams aware and up to date of industry market trends and standard processes through written and verbal communication
- Drives continuous improvement opportunities through systems and process documentation and enhancements for optimal efficiency
- Complete analysis on all bid events through the use of sourcing tools Microsoft Excel Tableau DBviz and SQL queries.
- Develop compelling written documents that enable senior leadership to make decisions for top company initiatives
- Ensure all business objectives are addressed and clearly communicated during bid events
What Youll Need:
- BA or BS required; MBA preferred. Procurement certifications are a plus (e.g. CSPM APP ISM IPMM or MCIPS)
- 2 years experience in strategic sourcing and developing category strategies
- 3 years experience in transportation and supply chain experience including experience negotiating transportation agreements
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills
- Expertise in running Transportation categories and corresponding contract negotiations
- Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional business partners
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external customers
- Advanced Microsoft Excel SQL and Tableau skills
- Experience in using sourcing tools such as Jaggaer or Coupa a plus
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable and improved results against the organizations KPIs
- Elevated level of customer focus and an ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment
- Up to 15 travel may be required
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
