Associate Sourcing Manager - Rejuvenation

About the Role:

The Associate Sourcing & Brand Sustainability Manager drives and executes strategic sourcing initiatives to address brand business needs within their product categories, ensures developments adhere to the seasonal calendar, protects the quality integrity of our products, maximizes profitability, identifies sourcing strategies to help balance our global landscape, and helps implement and drive WSI Corporate & Brand Sustainability initiatives. This position leads with critical thinking, is analytical, curious, results and detail-oriented, has exceptional communication skills, and thrives in a cross-functional environment by building strong partnerships and engaging all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Strong project management skills inclusive of developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results to cross-functional partners and WSGO teams.

• Develop and implement a product sourcing strategy that factors the core competency of a country, supplier capabilities, capacities, and growth plans, and factors any vendor or country risk.

• Serve as primary contact to all agents and suppliers in managing the assigned categories.

• Manage sourcing processes and procedures in the assigned categories to successfully execute and deliver WSI products on time, which meet the design, quality, sustainability initiative, and value mission of the brand.

• Drive strategic vendor rationalization (including re-sourcing activities) to drive cost, quality, and delivery.

• Monitor all pre-production activities, identifies potential challenges, and develops action plans to address and resolve issues. Works closely with product development, merchandising, inventory, WSGO offices, and quality assurance teams to ensure all pre-production deliverables are completed according to the project timeline.

• Create and maintain departmental tracking tools and data collection.

• Communicate project status and Work-In-Process with WSGO offices, vendors, and internal partners.

• Monitor vendor performance and provide feedback on cost, quality, and delivery.

• Troubleshoot production/delivery problems in the assigned categories.

• Drive execution of corporate level sustainability goals within the brand, and support executing brand level initiatives that compliment brand identity and architecture.

• Some travel may be required

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years production, sourcing, QA or buying experience in a retail or manufacturing organization

• Proficient use of MS Office Products - Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• 4+ years college degree (BA/BS) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

• Tax-free commuter benefits

• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• Online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

• Resources for self-development

• Advisor (Mentor) program

• Career development workshops and learning programs

• Speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration)

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.