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Strategic Sourcing - Transportation
PetSmart
Phoenix, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 months ago
Microsoft Office SuiteAribaJaggaerChatGPT
Key Skills for This Role
Microsoft Office SuiteAribaJaggaerChatGPT
Full Job Posting
Key responsibilities or primary duties
- Develops and leads the RFI/RFP process for transportation services in accordance with company policy and procedures. Analyze bids based on total cost and identify opportunities to achieve optimal value.
- Evaluates carriers 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 best total cost, including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for the transportation category.
- Creates a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category
- Communicates and reports to leadership the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making.
- 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
Skills & experience 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 a team in a dynamic 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
- Experience with Ariba, Jaggaer (or similar e-Sourcing platform) and ChatGPT
- This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
- Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
- On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
- * This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.
- At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.
- We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.
- Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
- 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
- PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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Leading North American omnichannel pet retailer.
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