Buyer Procurement, IT & Marketing

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. seeks an Information Technology & Marketing Procurement Buyer to manage sourcing of IT hardware, software, and services, working with Legal, IT security, finance and brand teams to drive value.

The role focuses on cost savings, contract negotiation, supplier management and best-practice procurement, requiring 2+ years in procurement or IT/marketing, SAP/Ariba experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Statistics, Information Systems or Computer Science
• 2+ years related experience in Procurement, Marketing, or IT Fields, or other relevant experience of contract negotiation and execution
• Previous knowledge and experience with SAP and/or Ariba, a plus
• Strong PC skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Communicates in a highly effective and professional manner (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on quality assurance
• Displays strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Cross-functional team player
• Strong customer service
• Self-motivated, self-starting and a creative thinker
• Continuous improvement / process improvement focus
• Conducts work in an ethical and professional manner

Responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing events for technology purchases which include RFP and RFQ’s activities: identifying prospective suppliers through market research, qualifying suppliers, contract management, supplier engagement, supplier performance and score-carding and cost savings analysis
• Review’s SOW’s, Order Forms and Master Agreements for new purchases and negotiate business terms and pricing as necessary
• Act as liaison and partner between internal brand partners (e.g. Legal Counsel, IT security, IT/Marketing partners, finance, and various functional leadership) and the vendor
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal customers; effectively communicate progress, issues and outcomes to multiple stakeholders across cross-functional teams
• Utilize Ariba to create requisitions and purchase orders; evaluate purchase requests against approved PAR’s for appropriateness.
• Provide ad-hoc pricing analyses and service comparisons; become a subject matter expert on many of the vendor solutions in the IT software category
• Assist in the ongoing management of information technology hardware and software manufacturers and value-added resellers by ensuring contract compliance and performance
• Perform contract review, negotiate and establish business terms and conditions on agreements that ensure timely delivery, mitigate risk, and establish service level agreements (SLAs) where applicable
• Escalate contractual points of misalignment for appropriate review
• Ensure comprehensive, error-free, timely execution of key tasks and processes such as, but not not limited to: the Delegation of Authority process, contract signatures, contract repository, savings and/or cost avoidance tracking

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain/IS/CS

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Why You Belong Here

At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.

We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.

Description

The Information Technology & Marketing Procurement Buyer is responsible for ongoing support in planning, organizing and managing the sourcing of IT & Marketing solutions, whether hardware, and/or on-premise software, cloud subscriptions and services. The incumbent collaborates with the team to develop best practices, deliver cost savings, mitigate risks, and educate others on the benefits of sound procurement principles.

Your Impact

• Conduct sourcing events for technology purchases which include RFP and RFQ’s activities: identifying prospective suppliers through market research, qualifying suppliers, contract management, supplier engagement, supplier performance and score-carding and cost savings analysis
• Review’s SOW’s, Order Forms and Master Agreements for new purchases and negotiate business terms and pricing as necessary
• Act as liaison and partner between internal brand partners (e.g. Legal Counsel, IT security, IT/Marketing partners, finance, and various functional leadership) and the vendor
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal customers; effectively communicate progress, issues and outcomes to multiple stakeholders across cross-functional teams
• Utilize Ariba to create requisitions and purchase orders; evaluate purchase requests against approved PAR’s for appropriateness.
• Provide ad-hoc pricing analyses and service comparisons; become a subject matter expert on many of the vendor solutions in the IT software category
• Assist in the ongoing management of information technology hardware and software manufacturers and value-added resellers by ensuring contract compliance and performance
• Perform contract review, negotiate and establish business terms and conditions on agreements that ensure timely delivery, mitigate risk, and establish service level agreements (SLAs) where applicable
• Escalate contractual points of misalignment for appropriate review
• Ensure comprehensive, error-free, timely execution of key tasks and processes such as, but not not limited to: the Delegation of Authority process, contract signatures, contract repository, savings and/or cost avoidance tracking

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary: $67,700.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary: $88,830.00

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

Your experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Statistics, Information Systems or Computer Science
• 2+ years related experience in Procurement, Marketing, or IT Fields, or other relevant experience of contract negotiation and execution
• Previous knowledge and experience with SAP and/or Ariba, a plus
• Strong PC skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Communicates in a highly effective and professional manner (verbal and written), interpreting complex information and thoughtfully expressing his/her viewpoint, analysis or conclusions
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on quality assurance
• Displays strong organization skills and attention to detailAbility to execute tasks in an accurate and timely manner while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Cross-functional team player
• Strong customer service
• Self-motivated, self-starting and a creative thinker
• Continuous improvement / process improvement focus
• Conducts work in an ethical and professional manner

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: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.