Global Vendor Management Analyst

About the Role

Joining Bath & Body Works means being part of a leading fragrance and personal care brand centered on delivering positive associate and consumer experiences. As a Global Vendor Management Analyst, you will play a key role in strategic sourcing within the Contract Manufacturing category, working closely with multiple internal teams and external manufacturers. Your focus will include product development, cost analysis, and initiatives designed to enhance speed and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate category strategies to cross-functional partners.
• Manage sourcing events that enhance competition, optimize costs, uphold quality, and assure supply.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor proposals for new projects, communicating the final decisions.
• Analyze and mitigate cost increase requests while explaining their impact on the business.
• Conduct detailed analyses to uncover opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Lead management of tooling expenses from external vendors and collaborate with internal teams to maintain standard costs.
• Extract and analyze data using business IT tools and potentially train or delegate tasks to temporary staff or other associates.
• Assist in implementing and executing Bath & Body Works sourcing strategies, including vendor setup, maintenance, and performance improvements.
• Maintain vendor profiles and capabilities and support the RFQ process through vendor communication.
• Drive category strategy analytics and contribute to sourcing excellence and departmental initiatives.
• Participate in execution of Value Engineering projects and central department programs.
• Support talent development through individual development plans, performance reviews, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, Packaging/Supply Chain Engineering, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Strong attention to detail combined with solid analytical capabilities.
• Robust financial skills to assess and interpret situations with appropriate criteria.
• Effective multitasking in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and calmness.
• Proven negotiation skills positively impacting business outcomes.
• Decision-making ability including transparent explanation of analytical reasoning.
• Collaborative and self-driven, with creative problem-solving skills.
• Conducts all work professionally with integrity and confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred; relevant internships or leadership roles advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods/retail is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Competencies

• Results-oriented
• Action-oriented
• Collaborative
• Strong decision making
• Adaptive learning

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy, with access to an onsite wellness center.
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental health and wellbeing support at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with company match and discounted stock purchase options.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family building assistance.
• Insurance options for home, auto, and pets, plus a company Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for further education.
• Generous merchandise discount and complimentary products to enjoy and share the brand.

Additional Information

The job description is intended to outline the primary duties and is not exhaustive of all tasks required. Bath & Body Works values diversity and inclusion, complying with fair hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Employment decisions are made without discrimination on various legally protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, and the application period closes when vacancies are filled.