Associate Director, Procurement

Chewy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/Rx)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Hospital indemnity

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Family services benefits

Backup dependent care

Flexible spending accounts

Telemedicine

Pet adoption reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance discounts

Chewy.com discounts

Unlimited PTO

6 paid holidays

Job summary

Chewy in Bellevue, WA seeks an Associate Director of Procurement to lead a multi-category sourcing function, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across the organization.

You will build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, shape multi-year strategies, manage large-scale RFx events, negotiate major supplier agreements, and partner with Finance on budgeting and long-range spend planning. Willingness to travel domestically.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership.
• Experience leading multi-category sourcing strategies with measurable value.
• Strong ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a procurement team focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop multi-year category and sourcing strategies for large engagements.
• Direct complex sourcing activities and supplier performance programs.
• Guide contract strategy, negotiations, supplier management and best practices.
• Establish supplier segmentation and governance to optimize performance and risk.
• Lead major supplier agreements and negotiate terms, price, and SLAs.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting and long-range spend planning.
• Drive cross-functional process transformation and procurement capability development.
• Influence senior stakeholders with data-driven sourcing recommendations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

RFx events

Data-driven insights

Job description

Our Opportunity

At Chewy, we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners, including veterinarians and service providers. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the products we deliver. That's why we continuously challenge ourselves to think outside the box and create exceptional experiences for our customers and partners.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Associate Director of Procurement to lead a procurement function encompassing multiple categories, supplier portfolios, or sourcing teams. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that drive enterprise value through cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development.
• Develop and execute multi-year category and sourcing strategies, managing a pipeline of contracts and overseeing end-to-end sourcing initiatives for large, complex, and high-visibility engagements.
• Direct complex sourcing activities and strategic procurement initiatives, applying strong commercial, operational, and financial acumen to drive business outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance on contract strategy, commercial negotiations, supplier management, and procurement best practices across the organization.
• Develop supplier segmentation frameworks and governance models to optimize supplier performance, innovation, risk management, and business continuity.
• Establish and execute negotiation strategies for major supplier agreements, driving outcomes across pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and risk mitigation.
• Partner closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and long-range cost management initiatives, incorporating market trends, supplier pricing cycles, and demand signals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving process transformation, technology implementation, organizational change, and procurement capability development.
• Influence senior stakeholders through clear, data-driven insights, aligning sourcing strategies, supplier decisions, and procurement priorities with business objectives.
• Translate complex market, financial, and supplier data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Foster long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and internal business partners to drive value creation, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Oversee supplier relationship management programs, including executive business reviews, performance scorecards, service-level monitoring, and corrective action plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior procurement and business leaders, offering data-backed recommendations and identifying areas for improvement.
• Travel domestically as needed.

What You’ll Need

• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing procurement professionals.
• Proven success in developing and executing multi-category sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value.
• Extensive experience leading complex supplier negotiations, contract development, and supplier performance management programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across multiple business functions.
• Strong financial acumen with experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, and long-term spend management initiatives.
• Experience leading large-scale RFx events, supplier transitions, and strategic sourcing programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including experience leveraging market intelligence and predictive cost analysis.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Bonus

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Experience implementing procurement technologies, sourcing platforms, or spend management tools.
• Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent process improvement certifications.
• Comfort working in a pet-friendly environment

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $149,000 - $245,000.00.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Equal Opportunity

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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