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Chewy · 17 hours ago

Buyer 1, Non-Inventory

Chewy is striving to become the most trusted online destination for pet parents and partners. The Buyer I is responsible for managing non-inventory procurement activities to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of materials while maintaining vendor relationships and compliance with standards.

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Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end non-inventory procurement for Chewy Fulfillment Centers
Manage purchasing for a range of indirect categories including corrugate, shipping materials, consumables, and other non-inventory supplies
Develop an ABC stocking strategy for non-inventory materials and execute weekly planning to maintain appropriate stock levels that meet Days on Hand (DOH) targets
Lead daily non-inventory counts and maintain accurate records across shared procurement systems
Enter, track, and manage purchase requests to ensure timely, accurate ordering and delivery of all non-inventory items
Monitor vendor performance, escalate issues to Procurement leadership, and support resolution of contract or service-level challenges
Work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure compliance with budget targets, identify cost variances, and support corrective action planning when deviations occur
Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, financial controls, and all safety requirements
Provide visibility to weekly delivery schedules and oversee safe offloading and stocking of non-inventory materials
Maintain well-organized, safe, and compliant non-inventory staging areas aligned with 6S standards
Represent Procurement in site management meetings, Gemba walks, and 6S building audits

Qualification

Procurement experienceSupply chain managementInventory managementMicrosoft Office SuiteERP platformsPrioritization skills6SCommunicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; equivalent experience considered
3+ years of procurement, supply chain, or buying experience in a high-volume operational environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate Excel required
Strong understanding of indirect procurement and inventory management practices
Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and spreadsheet analysis
Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment with high attention to detail

Preferred

Experience in a fulfillment center, distribution, or logistics environment
Familiarity with 6S, lean processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment

Company

Chewy is a pet store that offers products, services, supplies, and prescriptions for pet parents and partners with online services.

H1B Sponsorship

Chewy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (250)
2024 (164)
2023 (223)
2022 (305)
2021 (189)
2020 (161)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$951M
Key Investors
Lone Pine CapitalWells Fargo Capital FinanceBlackRock
2024-09-19Post Ipo Secondary· $500M
2019-06-13IPO
2017-04-18Acquired

Leadership Team

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Michael Hyman
Vice President
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Jim Nelson
Director
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