Associate Sourcing Analyst

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.

We are seeking an analytical and collaborative Associate Sourcing Analyst to help drive business initiatives across multiple categories to include Wallflowers, Car Fragrance, and Room Spray. This individual contributor role will support sourcing strategies for multiple primary and secondary contract manufacturing categories. It supports strategic mentorship of vendor management and evaluates supply chain capabilities. The role also assists with innovation initiatives, supplier performance assessments, and stage gate processes. This position will also involve coordinating with vendors on business award reviews and preparing insights for key business meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Support sourcing activities across the Wallflower Bulbs, Car Fragrance Discs, and Concentrated Room Spray categories, ensuring timely and accurate execution of day-to-day sourcing activities.

• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely information within SAP, PLM, Salesforce, and the Fiori RFQ system, including item tracking, costing information, vendor data and purchase order updates.

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and keep projects moving forward with problem solving.

• Track open items and follow-ups across multiple projects and categories, proactively communicating status, identifying potential delays, and ensuring actions are completed by required deadlines.

• Develop a strong understanding of sourcing processes, systems, category requirements, and internal procedures while continuously identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Contribute to cost savings, increase, and avoidance strategies in support of value engineering initiatives

• Support Sourcing Excellence initiatives, as necessary

Category Management

• Support vendor relationships by gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement within category management strategies

• Prepare reports to track category cost drivers, forecast business impacts, and support sourcing decisions

• Lead weekly cross-functional team meeting to ensure all parties are aligned and tracking to meet GVM deliverables.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, and/or Strategic Sourcing positions preferred

• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred

• System and computer proficiency – Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), SAP/PLM, Fiori, Salesforce

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results.

• Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Chemistry / Finance

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).

• 401(k) 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 (https://careers.bathandbodyworks.com/benefits) 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 (https://bca.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/Uploads/fciho/FCIHO%20Notice%20to%20Applicants%20for%20Private%20Employers%20-%20English%20ADA%20Final.pdf) , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20260428133610/Fair-Criminal-Records-Screening-Standards-Ordinance-amendments-2026.pdf?ogbsw7y28sd) , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025\_FCO\_Poster\_June2025.pdf) , Washington Fair Chance Act Guide (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Civil%20Rights%20Division/Fair%20Chance%20Act/FCA-Flyer\_June%202026\_English\_Update.pdf?VersionId=mmfHLJ9an2.w58wsyA2a.Buxej.FZ06Y)

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. Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.