Vendor Management Associate Jobs Near Me

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand - you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

As an Individual Contributor you will be primarily focused on supporting strategic sourcing of the Contract Manufacturing category. This role will coordinate projects internally with multiple cross-functional partners, and, critically, with external contract manufacturers within the company portfolio. Analyst level supports product development, cost analysis, speed and cost savings initiatives.

Category/Commodity Management:

• Document and communicate category strategies to cross-functional business partners
• Conduct sourcing events that increase category competition delivering cost optimization, quality and supply assurance
• Analyze & negotiate vendor quotes for new business and communicate award decision
• Analyzing and minimizing cost increase requests and communicate business impact
• Conduct comprehensive analysis on opportunities to drive cost or operational efficiencies
• Lead tooling expenses from external vendors
• Analyze and maintain standard costs with internal partners
• Maintain, extract, and analyze data in business IT systems
• May train and delegate tasks to temps or other associates as needed

Sourcing Execution & Vendor Engagement:

• Support development, implementation, and execution of Bath & Body Works Sourcing Strategies
• Support vendor set up & maintenance processes
• Assist in vendor performance improvement
• Maintain vendor profiles & capabilities
• Collect and follow up on information related to RFQ process with vendor
• Develop an understanding of BBW vendor base and capabilities

Key Projects

• Develop and maintain an effective sourcing strategy for defined contract manufacturing categories
• Support Value Engineering (VE) project execution & other department & central initiatives
• Supporting Sourcing excellence initiatives through standard methodology & process committees
• Lead category strategy analytical work

Talent Management & Development

• Creation and execution of Individual Development Plan (IDP) / Personal Performance Objectives (PPO’s) / Quarterly Connects / Performance Review in accordance with the performance management life cycle process
• Identify continuous learning opportunities for own development (ie. Learning Manager, attend other meetings to gain insights, job shadowing, vendor visits, commodity schools)
• Participate in regular development meetings with peers and managers
• Participate and support team engagement initiatives as identified through the Associate Opinion Survey
• Train cross functional partners and participate in onboarding initiatives when appropriate

• 3-5 years’ work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, Package/Supply Chain Engineering, and/or Strategic Sourcing positions
• High attention to detail coupled with analytical skills
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze situations through appropriate financial criteria
• Proficiency in completing tasks thoroughly, calmly, accurately, and promptly while handling multiple, conflicting priorities in a fast-moving atmosphere
• Proven track record of conducting negotiations to completion with positive business impact
• Ability to make decisions and explain analytical process behind the decision
• Valuable collaborator across teams
• Self-motivated, self-starting and a creative problem solver
• Conducts all work in an ethical, honest, professional and confidential manner
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Relevant internship and/or school leadership experience a plus
• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making

• Nimble Learning

Benefits

• Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include: 

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount.

• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.

• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.

• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.

• Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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