Procurement Manager

Our Opportunity:

At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. As one of the fastest-growing e-commerce enterprises around, we are rapidly disrupting the traditional pet specialty channels! We are centered around core operating principles such as: Customers First, Think Big, and Deliver Results. 

We are currently recruiting a Technology Procurement Manager reporting to the Director, Procurement at our office in Boston, MA!  In this role, you will oversee a Technology indirect procurement sub-category and lead all sub-category planning, sourcing, contracting, supplier management and other procurement activities. This leadership role is instrumental in managing spend for the organization and developing partnerships with internal/external resources. This is an opportunity to demonstrate stewardship in optimizing Chewy’s spend and its supplier relationships.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop strategies for the sub-category and manage the pipeline of projects (new and renewals)
• Lead sourcing activities for end-to-end procurement strategies with varying levels of complexity
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and advise on procurement practices, providing expertise, support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle
• Lead negotiations within your respective sub-category
• Interact with suppliers and monitor contract performance
• Review specifications, analyze market, and select potential suppliers, lead the RFx process, analyze prices/quality expectations/delivery dates/terms, negotiate prices and terms, and award suppliers
• Analyze spend and other data while also conducting regular market benchmarking
• Develop content for monthly procurement business reviews with internal partners
• Build and analyze pricing models based on collaborators’ requirements while partnering with Finance
• Transform multiple and complex streams of information into simple, clear and concise terms for presentations
• Domestic travel as needed

What You'll Need:

• 2+ years of experience in Technology strategic sourcing, category management and procurement - global experience is a plus
• Ability to create a category and negotiation strategy
• Experience in negotiating software agreements and cotntracts
• Strong understanding of software license structure (Saas, Subscription, Perpetual, etc.)
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills to be able to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient understanding of standard Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in IT hardware procurement is preferred but not required
• Experience running competitive request for proposals (RFPs)
• BA or BS required; MBA preferred. Procurement Certifications are a plus