Transportation Procurement Manager III
About The Position
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. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank our committed pet lovers. We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Manager III with strong expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations. In this role, you will own a transportation procurement category and be responsible for driving all aspects of sourcing, vendor management, and procurement strategy. This position plays a critical role in optimizing spend, developing vendor partnerships, and building a long-term sourcing roadmap to support Chewy’s strategic growth. This role requires a proven track record in procurement best practices, vendor lifecycle management, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing, along with strong analytical skills to guide data-driven decisions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement category and negotiation strategies.
- Proven success in supplier lifecycle management, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
- Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate-to-advanced Excel required.
- Experience running competitive RFP processes and structuring vendor agreements.
- BA/BS required; MBA preferred. Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- Experience in International Imports and Ocean Freight.
- Deep understanding of sourcing processes, supplier lifecycle management, and category strategy.
- Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent)
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)
- Comfort working in a pet-friendly environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year category and sub-category sourcing strategies, managing a pipeline of contracts and leading end-to-end sourcing for large, complex, and high-visibility deals.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for large, complex, and high-visibility deals, applying strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Establish and execute negotiation strategies for major contracts, driving outcomes across pricing, terms, service levels, and risk mitigation.
- Drive supplier management through structured MBRs and QBRs, including scorecards, service levels, forecast alignment, and corrective actions.
- Conduct advanced financial and market analysis, including total cost of ownership, consumption forecasting, benchmarking, and identification of key cost drivers and savings levers.
- Partner closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning, incorporating market trends, supplier pricing cycles, and demand signals.
- Engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders through clear, data-driven insights, aligning on sourcing strategies, supplier decisions, and procurement priorities.
- Translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Foster long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and internal teams to drive value creation.
- Domestic travel as needed.
Benefits
- 401k
- new hire and annual equity grant
- annual bonus
- medical/Rx insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- hospital indemnity insurance
- critical illness insurance
- accident insurance
- parental leave
- family services benefits
- backup dependent care
- flexible spending accounts
- telemedicine
- pet adoption reimbursement
- employee assistance program
- 10% off pet insurance
- 20% off at Chewy.com
- unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
- six paid holidays per year
- paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
