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PetSmart · 1 day ago

Strategic Sourcing

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PetSmart is a leading pet retailer that focuses on providing quality services and products for pets. The Category Manager will be responsible for managing indirect sourcing across multiple categories, collaborating with teams to develop sourcing strategies, and executing negotiations to achieve optimal value.

E-CommercePetRetailRetail TechnologyTraining

Responsibilities

Develops and leads the RFI/RFP process for various goods and professional services in accordance with company policy and procedures. Analyze bids based on total cost to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value

Evaluates vendors, products, and services based on predetermined selection criteria

Maintains regular and appropriate communications throughout the sourcing process, both internal and external

Executes commercial and contractual negotiations/agreements to reach the lowest total cost, including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for assigned indirect sourcing categories

Creates a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category

Communicates and report to leadership the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making

Manages the indirect purchase order management process for PetSmart

Earns the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business

Participates in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices

Demonstrates exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

Additional responsibilities may include leading a procurement workstream to optimize/implement a current/new process, training other departments on a specific process or facilitating a best practice learning session

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract negotiationProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingDetail-orientedResults-focused

Required

Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing or procurement discipline in a Retail environment

Strong project management skills, including stakeholder timelines and meeting management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of an international team in a dynamic Hybrid Environment

Establish a strong network to foster collaboration with suppliers, key stakeholders and team members

Ability to analyze complex processes and lead workgroups to help resolve problem areas

Be able to prioritize workload, work to tight deadlines, be adaptable, detail-oriented, organized and motivated

Ability to effectively communicate with senior management levels (VP, SVP, etc.)

Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

Strong desire to promote positive change

Strong contract and commercial negotiation skills

Results-focused with a strong work ethic

Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!

On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals

"Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces

"Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more

"Lil Paws" NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education

Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart

Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more