Procurement Manager I

Job Description:

Our Opportunity:

At Chewy we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. Thats why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight surprise and thank our committed pet lovers.

We are seeking a motivated Procurement Manager I to support sourcing supplier management and contracting activities across indirect spend categories: Legal Brand Merchandise & Promotional Products Operational Supplies and this role you will execute sourcing events manage supplier interactions and support day-to-day procurement operations for purchases while ensuring efficient execution and compliance with procurement processes. You will help maintain supplier performance identify cost savings opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking and partner with cross-functional teams and Finance to support budgeting forecasting and sourcing decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented analytical and eager to learn with the ability to manage multiple priorities communicate effectively and operate within established procurement frameworks.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and execute sub-category sourcing strategies supporting a pipeline of contracts and renewals for small to medium size purchases.

• Lead and/or support sourcing activities for small to medium scale deals including RFx execution supplier evaluation and award recommendations.

• Support negotiation and execution of contracts for small to medium engagements including pricing terms and service levels in partnership with senior team members as needed.

• Conduct market research benchmarking and spend analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.

• Build and maintain basic pricing models and cost comparisons using templates and standard tools to support fact-based negotiations.

• Partner with Finance to provide inputs into budgeting and forecasting aligning on cost drivers pricing changes and negotiation strategies.

• Interact with suppliers to request quotes confirm lead times and manage day-to-day procurement activities escalating risks or issues as appropriate.

• Manage transactional supplier relationships for assigned categories monitoring performance pricing changes and supply risks.

• Support supplier performance management including contributing to light-touch business reviews and tracking basic service level metrics.

• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders providing routine updates and supporting procurement execution across the sourcing lifecycle.

• Translate basic data and analysis into clear insights to support decision-making and sourcing recommendations.

• Apply procurement processes and tools consistently exercising judgment within defined guidelines and escalating when needed.

• Travel domestically as needed.

What Youll Need:

• Minimum of 2 years procurement experience and knowledge of procurement methodologies tools and practices.

• Foundational understanding of procurement or sourcing processes with exposure to RFx events supplier interactions or contract basics.

• Ability to support negotiations and supplier discussions for small to medium purchases with guidance as needed.

• Demonstrate expertise in negotiating technology deals (software hardware SaaS etc).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data perform basic comparisons and identify pricing or cost trends.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools; comfortable working with spreadsheets templates and data sets.

• Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Willingness to learn procurement practices supplier management and contract fundamentals in a fast-paced environment.

• BA/BS required; focus in Supply Chain Business Finance or related field preferred.

Bonus:

• Experience in the supply chain or procurement industry.

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.

• Understanding of sourcing processes supplier lifecycle management and category strategy.

• Comfort working in a pet-friendly environment.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates relevant experience education and work addition this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08 positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits such as medical/Rx vision dental life disability hospital indemnity critical illness and accident. We offer parental leave family services benefits backup dependent care flexible spending accounts telemedicine pet adoption reimbursement employee assistance program and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at .

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements or if you need a religious accommodation please contact .

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