What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer 1, Non-Inventory position at Chewy?
Our Opportunity
At Chewy, we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank our committed pet lovers.
The Buyer I 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. The Buyer partners closely with Finance, Operations, and suppliers to keep the network running efficiently with uninterrupted supply availability.
What You’ll Do
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.
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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At Chewy, we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank our committed pet lovers.
The Buyer I 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. The Buyer partners closely with Finance, Operations, and suppliers to keep the network running efficiently with uninterrupted supply availability.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment with high attention to detail.
- 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.
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.
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.
To access Chewy's Customer Privacy Policy, please click here.
To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.