Strategic Sourcing

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

119d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Category Manager with experience in Indirect Sourcing across multiple categories and process management. Categories may include but are not limited to real estate and travel. The individual in this role will partner with several teams across PetSmart and interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. This person will also collaborate with those teams 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 an international team in a dynamic Hybrid 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

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the RFI/RFP process for various goods and professional services in accordance with company policy and procedures. Analyze bids based on total cost to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value.
• Evaluates vendors, products, 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 lowest total cost, including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for assigned indirect sourcing categories.
• Creates a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category
• Communicates and report to leadership the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making.
• Manages the indirect purchase order management process for PetSmart
• 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.
• Additional responsibilities may include 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