Transportation Procurement Category Manager in Plantation, FL
Job title: Transportation Procurement Category Manager in Plantation, FL at Chewy
Company: Chewy
Job description: Our Opportunity:Chewy is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies with a mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere! At Chewy, we believe in ownership, accountability, and the value of creativity. We are makers, shakers and doers who flourish with the opportunity to think big and get results. We work in an open, collaborative environment that values integrity, creativity, and accountability. Our customer-first mentality allows each team member to make an immediate impact on the business no matter what their role. At Chewy, you go home each day knowing you've made a difference. Chewy is searching for a Program Manager, Transportation Sourcing & Category Management who will own the Small Parcel Transportation category. This role will report to the Associate Director of Transportation Procurement and will be based out of our office in Plantation, Florida.What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement short and long term strategic plans annually for each mode of transportation using internal data, market insights, and research to guide leadership on recommendations
- Plan and implement sourcing strategies within the portfolio using our sourcing platform
- Identifies and realizes cost savings and reduction opportunities, gains alignment with Finance and internal customers for these wins, and actively tracks post event actual savings obtained
- Meets regularly with internal customers to align procurement strategies and cost savings opportunities
- Owns the commercial relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and key suppliers to drive an outstanding procurement team
- Leads negotiations with suppliers including contracting and contract management
- Keeps teams aware and up to date of industry market trends and standard processes through written and verbal communication
- Drives continuous improvement opportunities through systems and process documentation and enhancements for optimal efficiency
- Complete analysis on all bid events through the use of sourcing tools, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, DBviz, and SQL queries.
- Develop compelling written documents that enable senior leadership to make decisions for top company initiatives
- Ensure all business objectives are addressed and clearly communicated during bid events
- BA or BS required; MBA preferred. Procurement certifications are a plus (e.g., CSPM, APP, ISM, IPMM or MCIPS)
- 2+ years' experience in strategic sourcing and developing category strategies
- 3+ years' experience in transportation and supply chain experience, including experience negotiating transportation agreements
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills
- Expertise in running Transportation categories and corresponding contract negotiations
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business partners
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external customers
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Tableau skills
- Experience in using sourcing tools such as Jaggaer or Coupa a plus
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable and improved results against the organization's KPI's
- Elevated level of customer focus and an ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment
- Up to 15% travel may be required