Strategic Sourcing - Transportation

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This job works in our Phoenix Home Office. We are seeking a Category Manager with experience in Transportation Sourcing across multiple modes/service models and a history of success in process management. The individual in this role will partner with the Transportation team at PetSmart and interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. This person will also collaborate with that team to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve category productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or procurement discipline in a Retail environment.
• Strong project management skills, including stakeholder timelines and meeting management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic Environment.
• Establish a strong network to foster collaboration with suppliers, key stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to analyze complex processes and lead workgroups to help resolve problem areas.
• Be able to prioritize workload, work to tight deadlines, be adaptable, detail-oriented, organized and motivated.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management levels (VP, SVP, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong desire to promote positive change.
• Strong contract and commercial negotiation skills.
• Results-focused with a strong work ethic.
• Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Ariba, Jaggaer (or similar e-Sourcing platform) and ChatGPT.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the RFI/RFP process for transportation services in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Analyze bids based on total cost and identify opportunities to achieve optimal value.
• Evaluates carriers and services based on predetermined selection criteria.
• Maintains regular and appropriate communications throughout the sourcing process, both internal and external.
• Executes commercial and contractual negotiations/agreements to reach the best total cost, including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for the transportation category.
• Creates a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category.
• Communicates and reports to leadership the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making.
• Earns the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices.
• Demonstrates exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.
• Leading a procurement workstream to optimize/implement a current/new process, training other departments on a specific process or facilitating a best practice learning session.

Benefits

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• “Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level