Petco
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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.
Senior Manager, Global Sourcing - Retail Role Overview The Senior Manager, Global Sourcing, is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies that deliver cost, quality, speed, and supply continuity across assigned categories. This role leads vendor strategy, negotiation, and production execution while ensuring ethical compliance and operational excellence.
They are a critical connector between merchandising, product development, product design, quality, and supply chain, enabling the business to bring great products to market on time, at the right cost, and with improved margin-without driving product decisions.
Note: This role does not own Quality Assurance or product safety functions.
Key Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy & Execution
Build and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across regions, suppliers, and categories
Lead vendor selection, onboarding, and performance management using data-driven scorecards
Negotiate cost, terms, MOQs, payment structures, and capacity allocations to deliver margin targets
Drive cost engineering, should-cost analysis, and TCO thinking to unlock structural savings
Ensure compliance with ethical, social, and regulatory requirements across all suppliers
Operational Excellence
Oversee purchase order flow, production tracking, and on-time delivery performance
Partner with quality and compliance teams on testing protocols, corrective actions, and issue resolution
Lead continuous improvement across lead times, logistics efficiencies, and supplier reliability
Support risk mitigation for geopolitical, capacity, and material disruptions
Key Metrics of Success
Margin improvement and cost savings delivered
On-time delivery and lead-time reduction
Supplier performance scores and risk mitigation
Forecast accuracy support and capacity alignment
Compliance and audit pass rates
Vendor diversification and regional strategy execution
Required Experience & Qualifications
8-12+ years in global sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management (retail or CPG preferred)
Deep knowledge of Asia and near-shore sourcing regions
Proven negotiation and cost-engineering expertise
Experience scaling supplier bases and improving operational performance
Strong cross-functional influence without authority
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related advanced degree a plus
Success Profile
Strategic, data-driven, and commercially minded
Highly collaborative with zero-ego partnership mindset
Calm under pressure with proactive risk management
Operates with speed, discipline, and transparency
Obsessed with continuous improvement-not just transactional execution
Cross-Functional Synergy & Clean Role Boundaries Below is a clear breakdown of how this role collaborates vs. what it does not own, ensuring no conflict or overlap.
With Merchandising How they partner:
Align on assortment forecasts, volume, and timing to inform sourcing strategy
Provide cost inputs to support pricing and margin decisions
What they don't do:
Does not determine assortment, pricing, or promotional strategy
Does not own category financial performance
With Product Development (PD) How they partner:
Translate product specs into supplier capability and costing options
Support development timelines through supplier readiness and capacity planning
What they don't do:
Does not define product requirements, features, or materials
Does not own critical path for development decisions
With Product Design How they partner:
Provide feasibility input on materials, manufacturability, and cost implications
Source innovation opportunities through supplier capability trends
What they don't do:
Does not influence design intent, aesthetics, or brand direction
Does not make design approvals or creative choices
With Supply Chain How they partner:
Align on freight strategies, origin consolidation, and lead-time reduction
Coordinate on demand planning inputs and production calendars
Support inventory reliability through factory/agent performance
What they don't do:
Does not own logistics operations, transportation, or fulfillment
Does not manage inventory targets, replenishment, or DC strategy
With Quality & Safety (Explicit Callout) How they partner:
Ensure vendor compliance and corrective action execution
Align testing protocols and continuous improvement
What they don't do:
Does not set quality standards or policies
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.
Salary Range:
$142,100.00 - $213,100.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
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.
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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.
Senior Manager, Global Sourcing - Retail Role Overview The Senior Manager, Global Sourcing, is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies that deliver cost, quality, speed, and supply continuity across assigned categories. This role leads vendor strategy, negotiation, and production execution while ensuring ethical compliance and operational excellence.
They are a critical connector between merchandising, product development, product design, quality, and supply chain, enabling the business to bring great products to market on time, at the right cost, and with improved margin-without driving product decisions.
Note: This role does not own Quality Assurance or product safety functions.
Key Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy & Execution
Build and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across regions, suppliers, and categories
Lead vendor selection, onboarding, and performance management using data-driven scorecards
Negotiate cost, terms, MOQs, payment structures, and capacity allocations to deliver margin targets
Drive cost engineering, should-cost analysis, and TCO thinking to unlock structural savings
Ensure compliance with ethical, social, and regulatory requirements across all suppliers
Operational Excellence
Oversee purchase order flow, production tracking, and on-time delivery performance
Partner with quality and compliance teams on testing protocols, corrective actions, and issue resolution
Lead continuous improvement across lead times, logistics efficiencies, and supplier reliability
Support risk mitigation for geopolitical, capacity, and material disruptions
Key Metrics of Success
Margin improvement and cost savings delivered
On-time delivery and lead-time reduction
Supplier performance scores and risk mitigation
Forecast accuracy support and capacity alignment
Compliance and audit pass rates
Vendor diversification and regional strategy execution
Required Experience & Qualifications
8-12+ years in global sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management (retail or CPG preferred)
Deep knowledge of Asia and near-shore sourcing regions
Proven negotiation and cost-engineering expertise
Experience scaling supplier bases and improving operational performance
Strong cross-functional influence without authority
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related advanced degree a plus
Success Profile
Strategic, data-driven, and commercially minded
Highly collaborative with zero-ego partnership mindset
Calm under pressure with proactive risk management
Operates with speed, discipline, and transparency
Obsessed with continuous improvement-not just transactional execution
Cross-Functional Synergy & Clean Role Boundaries Below is a clear breakdown of how this role collaborates vs. what it does not own, ensuring no conflict or overlap.
With Merchandising How they partner:
Align on assortment forecasts, volume, and timing to inform sourcing strategy
Provide cost inputs to support pricing and margin decisions
What they don't do:
Does not determine assortment, pricing, or promotional strategy
Does not own category financial performance
With Product Development (PD) How they partner:
Translate product specs into supplier capability and costing options
Support development timelines through supplier readiness and capacity planning
What they don't do:
Does not define product requirements, features, or materials
Does not own critical path for development decisions
With Product Design How they partner:
Provide feasibility input on materials, manufacturability, and cost implications
Source innovation opportunities through supplier capability trends
What they don't do:
Does not influence design intent, aesthetics, or brand direction
Does not make design approvals or creative choices
With Supply Chain How they partner:
Align on freight strategies, origin consolidation, and lead-time reduction
Coordinate on demand planning inputs and production calendars
Support inventory reliability through factory/agent performance
What they don't do:
Does not own logistics operations, transportation, or fulfillment
Does not manage inventory targets, replenishment, or DC strategy
With Quality & Safety (Explicit Callout) How they partner:
Ensure vendor compliance and corrective action execution
Align testing protocols and continuous improvement
What they don't do:
Does not set quality standards or policies
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.
Salary Range:
$142,100.00 - $213,100.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
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.
To translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages on your internet browser, click the translate button to the right of your browser address bar. Additional instructions can be found here: Google Chrome Help.
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