Procurement Coordinator

Petco Job OpportunityWant to help pets live their best lives?We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.About Petco:We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.Essential Job FunctionsMonitors and reviews purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and payments to suppliers for accuracy, completeness and conformance to purchasing and other company policies, procedures and guidelines to minimize corporate risk, and confers with accounting, management and/or suppliers to resolve problems (e.g., quality, delivery, invoicing, rejections, payments between the company and suppliers, etc.). (75%)Prepares reports on purchasing, sourcing and supplier activities, identifies problems and trends, and makes recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing, sourcing and supplier activities, contract negotiations, etc. (15%)Participates in special projects (e.g., conducting special research, developing training and/or communication materials, etc.). (10%)Required Skills and QualificationsB.S. degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration or related field, one year of procurement and/or supplier management experience including analysis of contracts, services and products or administrative support or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.Strong ability to develop and maintain professional strategic relationships internally and with external suppliers.Strong ability to communicate effectively with internal clients and external suppliers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the Workday job profile. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the partner's manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.