Our Opportunity
At Chewy, we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners - vets and service providers - alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That's why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank our committed pet lovers.
The Buyer I (C4) is responsible for managing all non-inventory procurement activities that support Chewy's Fulfillment Centers. This role ensures materials are sourced, stocked, and delivered on time while maintaining strong vendor relationships, strict cost controls, and full compliance with procurement and safety standards. The Buyer partners closely with Finance, Operations, and suppliers to keep the network running efficiently with uninterrupted supply availability.
What You'll Do:
- 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.
What You'll Need:
- 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.
Bonus:
- 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.
Why Chewy?
At Chewy, we're on a mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents everywhere. We take pride in our unique culture and commitment to our Operating Principles- Customer First, Operate at Depth, and Earn Trust. Join us and be part of a passionate, agile, and innovative team making a difference every day.
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 [email protected].
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What We Do
We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential. We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that. At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch. Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey. We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets. We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone. Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
Why Work With Us
We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time. With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.
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