Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description:
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce enterprises 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 thrive on the opportunity to think big and drive results. We work in an open-space, collaborative environment that values integrity, creativity, and accountability. Our team of passionate pet lovers approach each day with a big picture get-it-done attitude and a side of entrepreneurial spirit. Our customer-first 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 you've made a difference.
Chewy is currently recruiting an Indirect Procurement Senior Category Manager responsible for Chewy Vet Care. This is the opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful, and lasting impact on our fast-growing company and clinics.
This role is hybrid, working 3-4 days a week out of the Plantation, FL or Minneapolis, MN office.
What You'll Do:

• Drive and demonstrate P&L savings across spend categories, communicating results to executive leadership team
• Select vendors and lead major negotiations to procure Chewy Vet Care indirect categories (e.g. Marketing, facilities, construction, human resources, etc.)
• Conduct analysis of spending patterns for TCO savings opportunities across all categories
• Develop our preferred vendor portfolio, monitor internal compliance to preferred vendor usage, and develop/enforce standard required terms and conditions
• Review specifications, analyze market and select potential suppliers, lead the RFP process, analyze prices/quality expectations/delivery dates/terms, negotiate prices and terms, and award and communicate orders to suppliers
• Deliver procurement activities, including enabling the Business to self-serve post Contract Management, KPI & SLA development and tracking, Stakeholder engagement, Communications, Risk and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Develops an end-to-end category strategy, mapping out the current landscape and defining an improvement plan for the near, mid, and long-term to stimulate interest from and engagement with stakeholders.
• Understand business area needs, strategies and priorities and service accordingly, meet regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers for contracts and agreements
• Work in conjunction with cross-functional teams to select suppliers for new products and optimize supplier base
• Establish and enforce procedures to ensure proper procurement standards, processes and
  controls for the organization
• Work in collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, Compliance, Internal Audit/Risk and other functions to ensure compliance to policies and audit remediation.

What You'll Need:

• BA or BS required; MBA preferred. Procurement Certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability of working with and managing cross functional teams in a global, complex, changing environment to deliver value-added results to the organization.
• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing Procurement organizations
• An owner mentality and an entrepreneurial drive
• Strategic thinking mindset to define the best negotiation methodology/tactic per project to maximize goals and achievements
• Strong negotiations skills, a history of creating value for organizations, passion for achieving and demonstrating results
• Expertise in developing, leading, driving and managing supplier and contract negotiations including achievement of TCO value. Extensive knowledge of category management practices and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver value-added results to the organization by driving financial analysis principles and procurement discipline.
• High level of client focus and an ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to think strategically, communicate expectations, drive a diverse team to achieve results.
• Up to 15% travel may be required.
• Ability to work in office 3-days a week.
• Ability to work in a pet friendly environment.

The base salary range for this role is $124,500 - $199,000.00.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In 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 Chewy.com.
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 [email protected].
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