Our Opportunity:

At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike! We are seeking a Regional Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations for our 1G Region. In this role, you will oversee the procure to pay management cycle of non-inventory goods, including warehouse and office supplies, corrugate, safety equipment, tools, and material handling resources. Your leadership will drive process optimization and metric tracking, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency to support our fast-moving operations.

This is a chance to create a meaningful impact, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires adaptability, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, has the ability to dive deep into data but can summarize for leadership, and challenges the status quo.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor a team of Procurement Operations professionals across multiple locations in the US and Canada, ensuring consistency and standardization of procurement processes.Foster a high-performing procurement team that collaborates effectively across the organizationDrive operational excellence through training, process improvement, and procurement best practices

Procurement Strategy & Execution

Work cross-functionally to select products, identify key suppliers, and streamline procurement processesOversee procurement order streams, ensuring a Just-in-Time (JIT) supply chain approachPartner with fulfillment center teams to align procurement strategies with operational needsEvaluate and manage supplier relationships using performance scorecards and critical metricsMonitor vendor compliance to ensure timely deliveries, cost-effectiveness, and quality standardsNegotiate contracts and service agreements to support long-term procurement goals through developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier base and improve cost efficiency as neededOwn the supplier relationships for major vendors while also understanding the relationship of category ownership, contractual commitments

Operational Efficiency & Compliance of Performance

Understand demand forecasting models to anticipate operational needs and make data-backed decisions for the business while also preventing critical issues for out of stocksImplement policies and procedures to ensure accurate tracking, inventory control, and cost optimizationOversee procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, including requisitioning, purchase orders, and capital authorization requests (CARs), receipts, and invoicing practicesMonitor for prevention and resolve escalated payment issues and collaborate with accounts payable and finance to streamline financial processesDefine and track key procurement performance metrics to enhance operational efficiencyLeverage Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive process innovationRegularly report procurement status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)6+ years of experience in strategic procurement, supply chain, or purchasing operationsIndustry certifications such as APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or ISP Certification are a plusStrong contract negotiation and supplier management experienceAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement software toolsConsistent track record in project management and process optimizationAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with contending prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external partner engagementWillingness to travel as needed

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. 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 CAAR@chewy.com.

 

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