PetSmart Charities · 1 month ago
Strategic Sourcing
US-AZ-Phoenix
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPetSmart Charities is dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their families, and they are seeking a Category Manager to lead the acquisition of indirect goods and services. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor evaluations, and executing negotiations to ensure optimal value and productivity across various categories.
AssociationNon Profit
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
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
Company
PetSmart Charities
PetSmart Charities They Save Pets In Your Community.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Aimee Gilbreath
President
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