Transportation Procurement Manager III

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 highly motivated Procurement Manager III with strong expertise in sourcing supplier management and contract 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 Chewys 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.

What Youll Do:

• 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.

What Youll Need:

• 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.

Bonus:

• Masters 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.

Why Chewy

At Chewy were on a mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents everywhere. We take pride in our unique culture and commitment to our Operating Principles Customer First Operate at Depth and Earn Trust. Join us and be part of a passionate agile and innovative team making a difference every day.

The base salary range for this role is $118500 - $189500.00.

• 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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Required Experience:

Manager