Senior Sourcing Manager

Senior Sourcing Manager

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Drive category ownership including supplier selection, operational performance, relationship management and financial goals.
• Influence up, down and across the organization to improve category metrics and supplier performance.
• Partner on the evaluation, design, and development of sourcing capabilities across source to pay.
• Contribute to roadmap development by bringing robust insights on market trends and industry leading technologies to enhance our assortment portfolio.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers upholding 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.
• Conduct responsible sourcing across all products, drive sustainability, and high-quality product development.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Analytical skills and detail orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Private Label Experience in e-commerce or Retail