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Manager, Vendor Contracts & Regulatory Affairs
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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 whats right for pets, people and our planet.
- We love all pets like our own
- Were the future of the pet industry
- Were here to improve lives
- We drive outstanding results together
- Were 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. Were focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe whats good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Key Responsibilities - Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders by overseeing the negotiation, review, and execution of a variety of agreements, including NDAs, and business agreements that define and outline terms of the relationship between Petco and vendors.
- Lead a high performing team of contract analysts, developing KPIs and supporting their growth.
- Identify and assess contractual and business risks; communicate legal and compliance issues to management and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies, utilizing internal and external resources for support.
- Ensure contracts are aligned with corporate policies, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
- Support contract negotiations and prepare summaries of contract exceptions for internal review.
- Monitor contract performance, ensuring adherence to timelines, milestones, and agreed-upon obligations.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, tools, and repositories to ensure consistency, version control, and compliance across all agreements.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Merchandising, Operations, and Compliance to ensure contracts reflect strategic goals and operational capabilities.
- Support amendments, renewals, and restructuring of existing agreements in partnership with leader as necessary.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop reporting mechanisms to measure contract effectiveness and compliance.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract management best practices and compliance procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, systems, and documentation practices.
Qualifications - Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or commercial negotiations.
- Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with tools like DocuSign, Salesforce, or CLM platforms is a plus.
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. $103,800.00 - $155,700.00
/ year
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Not Applicable
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing Industries
Retail
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