Hiring: Associate Director, Procurement Company: Chewy Location: Bellevue, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:34:52 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management, Six Sigma, Stakeholder Management About the job 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. Required Skills: •We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented •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. •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. Qualifications: •Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. •Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent process improvement certifications. •Comfort working in a pet-friendly environment •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. •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. Compensation: •$149,000 - $245,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!