Our Opportunity: 

We are looking for a sourcing expert who can drive the business, develop suppliers and be strategic & tactical! If you get excited about this, then talk to us!  

We are seeking an Associate Director of Sourcing, Consumables who will drive sourcing for core foods portfolio (Dry) and collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor the performance of our supply partners.  You will be responsible for driving the long-term strategy and execution for sourcing and manufacturing to drive business growth and a best-in-class Customer Experience. You should be Customer Focused and have a strong background in sourcing. You should understand supplier segmentation and know how to drive improvements across the supply chain while raising the bar on quality, fill rates, cost, and transparency. Attention to detail, eye for creativity and innovation, developing long term partnerships with manufacturers, and strong negotiation skills are some of the key characteristics to be successful. You’ll partner with a talented team consisting of business planning, quality, R&D, and supply planning professionals. You will also be partnering with cross-functional leaders across category management and marketing, finance, and supply chain, to deliver on the product roadmap.  

Come join a fast-paced business within Chewy!

What you'll do:  

• Drive strategic sourcing and manufacturing plans, objectives, and financial goals utilizing a proven sourcing process. Influence senior leaders to gain approval.  
• Lead the evaluation, design, and development of sourcing capabilities, scale the sourcing business while raising the bar on product quality.  
• Assist in setting appropriate prioritization for team in alignment with broader organizational goals; delegates work effectively in alignment with priorities. 
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop / execute strategies to manage costs and ensure partnerships are favorable to Chewy.
• Be a thought leader with respect to sourcing processes and policies which can be easily utilized across Chewy.
• Work cross functionally to scale processes and leverage data to create dashboards which drive supplier accountability and performance. 
• Develop relationships with external suppliers while holding them to high operating and quality standards. 
• Travel domestically and represent Chewy in industry forums, shows, etc.
• Drive cost and quality improvements. Be an excellent negotiator. 
• Ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with domestic and international federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Drive responsible sourcing across all products, drive sustainability, and high-quality product development. 
• Experience leading people and managing a team to high performance.
• Effectively coaches and mentors' team and acts as a change champion through leading by example and fostering cooperation. Helps lead team and peers through change tied to new projects / initiatives, as well as personnel or business changes.  
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Analytical skills and detail orientation.

What You’ll Need: 

• 8+ years of sourcing and product development experience preferably in e-commerce or Retail.  
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing in Food space (preferred pet food).  
• In-depth working knowledge of manufacturing relationships.   
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Experience with data driven decision making and cost P&L ownership. 
• Ability to travel 30%+.  

Additional considerations (if applicable): 

• MBA 
• Private Label Experience in e-commerce or Retail 
• Experience leading high performing teams and working in premium consumer goods segment