Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We're the future of the pet industry
• We're here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We're welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Essential Job Functions

• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests
• Prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Travel to work with vendors, manufacturers and to attend appropriate industry trade shows.
• Effectively analyze data to determine the appropriate course of actions.
• Participate in the development/refinement, implementation and management of the Petco global sourcing strategy for assigned categories.
• Assume role of project manager for new product development within assigned categories.
• Continually identify, assess, and recommend new suppliers.
• Analyze bids and other data, and propose actionable recommendations.
• Conduct or participate in the negotiation with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Private Brand cross-functional team to optimize sourcing effectiveness.
• Research and analyze cost, capacity and delivery history of manufacturers; ensure manufacturers can deliver product that meets the specifications and quality of the brand image.
• Continually search for and identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin enhancement throughout the supply chain.
• Identify and communicate issues to appropriate parties and bring them to resolution.
• Manage the on-going vendors performance including, Service, Quality & Cost
• Monitor the cost & availability trends of key cost factors and recommend course of actions (raw & packaging materials, labor, crude oil, etc.)
• Perform other related, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Normally requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in , and a minimum of 2-3years experience in global sourcing including experience in manufacturing processes, quality control and national chain or specialty chain retailers.
• Must be able to demonstrate an working knowledge of import/export marketing and manufacturing relationships, including quality control/testing processes and programs and logistics.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills are also required.
• Additionally, this position requires a demonstrated, advanced level of knowledge and competency in the following areas with the ability to:
• Accomplish goals through partnerships built on mutual trust, fairness, integrity and honesty.
• Partner and negotiate effectively with vendors, suppliers, regulatory agencies and internal Petco associates
• Understand and communicate with a diverse set of leaders and associates at various levels and within various functional areas
• Manage multiple responsibilities with the talent to shift center of focus from one task to another with minimal challenge.
• Champion change efforts through effective influence team members
• Business acumen and analytical skills necessary
• Advanced computer skills are required including MS Office Suite and the ability to learn and utilize internal applications.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

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For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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