Procurement Associate Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

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.
 

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Associate Director of Transportation 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.

In this role, you will oversee a team of procurement professionals while influencing cross-functional business leaders, shaping long-term sourcing strategies, and driving procurement initiatives that support Chewy's continued growth. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, category management, and talent development, along with a proven ability to lead complex procurement programs and deliver measurable business outcomes.

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

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

• 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.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent.

• Experience leading procurement organizations in high-growth, large-scale, or e-commerce environments.

• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category strategy development, and procurement transformation.

• Experience implementing procurement technologies, sourcing platforms, or spend management tools.

• Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent process improvement certifications.

• Experience leading organizational change and procurement capability-building initiatives.

• Comfort 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.

• 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. 

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 CAAR@chewy.com.

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