Global Vendor Management Analyst

Job Posting

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. Part of the Global Vendor Management Sourcing team focusing on Value Engineering. The Value Engineering team's goal is to improve the supply chain by implementing strategies, managing risks, growing speed, expanding capacity, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The team manages many complex projects that span across the business (raw materials, componentry, filling, logistics, warehouse, direct channel, and stores). Key responsibilities include supporting cost engineering and efficiency opportunities, end-to-end data analysis, project management across various teams, obtaining RFQs (request for quote), and both internal and vendor communication.

Responsibilities

Value Engineering :

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to influence impacts to business
• Create cases and present them to leadership when necessary
• Gather and analyze vendor quotes in support of projects
• Follow up on information related to RFQ process with vendor
• Ensure that end value and all project assumptions were satisfied
• Analyzing cost increase requests
• Tracking all the Value Engineering projects in support of annual goals
• Ensure project dates and targets are met
• Maintain, extract data in business systems
• Provide outstanding support to internal cross functional partners
• This role requires someone who is extremely detailed oriented
• Exceptional project management expertise is needed (awareness of landmarks, deadlines, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills are required
• RFQ Database and SAP reporting
• Strong experience within Excel is preferred (ideally with experience with pivot tables)

Key Projects

Drive Value Engineering (VE) project execution & other critical initiatives

Track Vendor Value Engineering cost savings goals and translate into necessary dashboard reporting

Primary will be responsible for execution of existing projects but also the identification and evaluation of new projects (Ideation)

Communicate to broader Sourcing teams on project status

Qualifications

3-5 years' work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, Package / Supply Chain Engineering, and / or Strategic Sourcing positions

Experience in manufacturing and / or consumer goods / retail preferred

Solid business sense and ability to make recommendations and business decisions with manager

Moderate to high proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with SAP, Ariba, Salesforce, or other ERP systems is beneficial

Capability to thrive in a dynamic setting with proven proactivity and achievement capabilities

Skill in developing and cultivating strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business / Finance / Economics / Engineering / Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field or MBA is a plus

Supply Chain or Project Management certifications a plus

Core Competencies

Lead with Curiosity & Humility

Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

Observe, Engage & Connect

Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

Deliver Business Results

Benefits

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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.