Buyer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.