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manager of global sourcing professional services category

News Corp

<div><div><div><p>**Job Description :**</p>
<p>
**Manager of Global Sourcing, Professional Services Category**</p>
<p>
**Position summary:** **In the News Corp Global Sourcing Organization, our aim is to unlock value for News Corp to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing speed, efficiency, and security to buying at News Corp and with all business units within. We partner deeply across News Corp&rsquo;s business units to deliver solutions fit for purpose.**</p>
<p>
**As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring one voice to stakeholders, suppliers and vendors to ensure the best outcomes.**</p>
<p>
**Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development. As a Category Support team member, you will partner closely with the Category Leader and key stakeholders to help shape and implement sourcing strategies related to the category services.**</p>
<p>
**This team is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to News Corp-wide sourcing, supplier, and supplier management. You will collaborate across teams to develop new procurement approaches and solve complex business problems.**</p>
<p>
**In this role, you will promote and support strategic sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units to attract and enable new initiatives to launch and scale rapidly. You understand the importance of creating competitive environments, and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. You routinely influence the category management leader on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. You are a highly effective and influential communicator able to encourage change and can articulate the value proposition of partnering with our sourcing group.**</p>
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**Accountabilities**</p>
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**Category Support**</p>
<p>
+ **Play a supportive role in the development and implementation of multi-year global category plans and/or strategies that drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the organization while increasing spend under contract.**</p>
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+ **Collaborate with key stakeholders, team members, and leaders respective to category**</p>
<p>
+ **Follow structured project management methods and principles to execute complex, long-term category management and strategic sourcing initiatives.**</p>
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+ **Support populating and continuous tracking ofCategory Performance framework and defining metrics related to it.**</p>
<p>
+ **Help prepare materials with the Category Leader for structured negotiations following the Global Sourcing and Procurement Category Management and Strategic Sourcing methodologies.**</p>
<p>
+ **Support the Category Leader in starting/running program level initiatives that can create benefits such as improving an existing process, execute actions to increase diversity, etc.**</p>
<p>
+ **Support populating category cards detailing overall category strategies, preferred suppliers, and business unit requirements for execution; ensure category health is tracking per strategy/goals/plan.**</p>
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+ **Support the development of &ldquo;should cost&rdquo; and &ldquo;total cost of ownership models&rdquo; for the category; support the strategies &amp; targets set by the Category Management Leader and the Head of Indirect Sourcing.**</p>
<p>
+ **When appropriate, build strong partnerships with key budget owners, functional stakeholders, and strategic suppliers.**</p>
<p>
+ **Be part of multiple cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of values across the procurement process, contribute to the compliance tracking of category specific policies and performance metrics, and support the translation of rapidly evolving category market trends and leading practices into opportunities for News Corp.**</p>
<p>
**Sourcing Advisory**</p>
<p>
+ **Maintain strong relationships with internal business partners through regular and consistent communication; building a robust understanding of the strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories.**</p>
<p>
+ **Support the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies to deliver against business objectives for internal clients.**</p>
<p>
+ **Support and/or directly evaluate suppliers core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and benchmarking analysis; leveraging key-insights to inform and support the category strategy development process.**</p>
<p>
+ **Apply the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation by working with Execution team members.**</p>
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+ **Under the category leadership, collaborate with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership.**</p>
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+ **Maintain procurement ethics in accordance with News Corp&rsquo;s global policies &amp; methodologies.**</p>
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+ **Support preparing for and holding business reviews with stakeholders to review vendor performance, future opportunities, and/or challenges.**</p>
<p>
+ **Under the category lead&rsquo;s direction, work with cross-functional internal customers as well as the Business Sourcing Partner to capture detailed business requirements with designated business units, prioritizing business requirements and taking them through approval process; Participate in standardized relationship management processes globally for designated business area(s).**</p>
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+ **Support maintenance of the contracting database and feeds to the Supplier Relationship Management system.**</p>
<p>
**Contracting**</p>
<p>
+ **Support or directly negotiate new and renewal contracts with selected suppliers leveraging tools/technology or supplier contract template including, but not limited to Software as a Service, comprehensive Master Services Agreements, Master License and Service Agreement, Statement of Work, Amendments, etc. and negotiation of global preferred supplier agreements, following the legal guidelines.**</p>
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+ **Support/coordinate the execution of the SOWs of complex and strategic nature through creation to approval.**</p>
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+ **Identify escalations for the Information Security and legal/privacy department accordingly .**</p>
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+ **Maintain up-to-date repository of contracts and status of projects in respective systems.**</p>
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**Critical Experiences | Competencies | Abilities**</p>
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+ **Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or equivalent experience required.**</p>
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+ **Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing and/or equivalent experience required.**</p>
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+ **Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization, and works easily in multi-business unit project settings; able to facilitate teamwork across corporate boundaries.**</p>
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+ **Embraces critical thinking and applies fact&#8208;based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage and/or integrate market data, spend analytics, and cost modeling.**</p>
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+ **Proven written and oral communicator, with strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills to act as an effective change agent, unlocking barriers to value for priority spend categories.**</p>
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+ **Competent negotiator with proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations.**</p>
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+ **Strong project management skills, including adhering to stakeholder timelines, and meeting management skills.**</p>
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+ **Fundamental understanding of, and experience with, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and category management strategies.**</p>
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+ **Experienced at identifying and assessing risk and concisely explaining complex issues to principal business owners.**</p>
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+ **Extremely customer-focused, taking the time to understand the needs of the business.**</p>
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+ **Basic knowledge of the standard types of commercial agreement structures and the function and purpose of key legal terms.Understanding of legal terms and implications; ability to redline contracts aligned with legal guidelines.**</p>
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+ **Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and monitoring processes.**</p>
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+ **Proficient in using eSourcing tools including eRFx, reverse auctions, project management tools, and contract management tools Ariba or similar (sourcing and contracting), ServiceNow, Oracle, SAP, etc.**</p>
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+ **Ability to travel (up to 10%) &ndash; facility site visits and internal/external meetings as required.**</p>
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**About News Corp**</p>
<p>
**News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.**</p>
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**Headquartered in New York, News Corp&rsquo;s activities are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.**</p>
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**</p>
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**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets**</p>
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Job Category:</p>
<p>
Pay Range: $105,000 &ndash; $125,000 + Bonus</p>
<p>
We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate&rsquo;s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.</p>
<p>
Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.</p>
<p>
For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including &ldquo;elective&rdquo; benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.</p>
<p>
News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.</p>
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Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.</p>
<p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<div>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets</div></div></div></div>

Manager of Global Sourcing, Professional Services Category

<div><div><div><div>United States - Connecticut, United States - New Jersey, United States - New York</div>
</div><div><div>Corporate services, infrastructure and facilities, Management and Business Support, Outsourcing / Offshoring, Process, project and program management</div>
</div><div><div>Group Functions
</div></div><div><p><b>Job Reference #</b></p>
<div>324074BR</div>
</div><div><p><b>City</b></p>
<div>New York, Stamford, Weehawken</div>
</div><div><p><b>Job Type</b></p>
<div>Full Time
</div></div><div><p><b>Your role</b></p>
<div>Do you value partnership? Are you solid as a rock when juggling multiple projects? Are you an expert negotiator and enjoy problem solving? We&rsquo;re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Category &amp; Sourcing Manager to join our Category &amp; Sourcing team for Software.
<br>
The IT Software Category &amp; Sourcing team is responsible for the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. Responsibilities include the development and execution of a category management strategy that align with the strategy, objectives and Operating Plan of Group Technology and UBS overall. A Category &amp; Sourcing Manager IT Software is also responsible for developing, structuring and executing Go-to-Market / Deal strategies for high scale and volume IT Software deals for UBS globally, with the objective to drive value and optimize costs.
<br>
We are looking for someone like you to:<br>
<ul><li>be responsible for the Category delivery across all of the Category Scorecard dimensions</li><li>contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing insights and recommendations</li><li>prepare and manage complex negotiations where a new vendor is being considered, or engagements with existing challenging vendors; facilitate elements of complex deals such as: RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case, Commercialization Model, Solution / Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, &amp; Termination Planning, Deal structuring and Execution</li><li>define commercial constructs to motivate vendor behaviors that are aligned to UBS strategy and goals</li><li>act as a trusted advisor for all internal business partners, with a strong emphasis on concise and accurate communication, both written and verbal</li><li>prepare reports on category insights and provide strategic recommendations to the Category Lead and/or senior management
</li><li>be accountable as the Vendor Relation Manager for selected third-party providers</li></ul><br>
Detailed salary information:<br>
<ul><li>Weehawken, New York: the salary range for this role is $140000 to $180000</li></ul>
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Your team</b></p>
<div>You will be working in the IT Category &amp; Sourcing team directly reporting to the Head of IT Software Category &amp; Sourcing. The team is part of the Supply Chain organization, a function in Group Real Estate and Supply Chain (GRESC). Supply Chain was created to enhance value identification and delivery within GRESC, supporting UBS with its third party vendor management as well as with its Real Estate and Outsourcing footprint.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Your expertise</b></p>
<ul><li>ideally 10+ relevant experience as a Sourcing or Category Manager or in a similar role
</li><li>expert in deal negotiations for large and complex services and experienced in outsourcing methodologies, contracts and commercial models</li><li>experience of working with large service providers and vendors</li><li>excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>detail orientated with structured, organized, methodical planning skills</li><li>eager to learn, highly driven and motivated with a can&ndash;do attitude
</li><li>initiative and drive as well as the ability to work independently
</li><li>collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with staff from a diverse mix of backgrounds and cultures</li></ul>
</div><div><p><b>About us</b></p>
<div>UBS is the world&rsquo;s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal &amp; Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.<br>
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We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Salary information</b></p>
<div>US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $140000 to $180000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see &laquo;Your role&raquo; section for detailed salary information.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Join us</b></p>
<div>At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We&rsquo;re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That&rsquo;s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we&rsquo;re more than ourselves.<br>
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We&rsquo;re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Contact Details</b></p>
<div>UBS Business Solutions SA<br>
UBS Recruiting</div>
</div><div><p><b>Disclaimer / Policy statements</b></p>
<div>UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Category & Sourcing Manager IT Software

Guardian Life

<div><div>Are you the type of person who loves to learn and understand how and why new processes work? Do you enjoy solving your customer&rsquo;s business problems through a solid sourcing process and strong contract negotiations? Does the idea of each day bringing a new challenge to solve excite you?</div><div></div><div>
If yes, then Guardian&rsquo;s Senior Analyst, Sourcing &amp; Contracting of Professional Services Category is a role for you.</div><div></div><div>
This role will manage end-to-end sourcing and contracting negotiations of sourcing activity and projects within the Professional Services category. You will become familiar with Guardian&rsquo;s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers. This role will engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and offer cost-saving opportunities.</div><div></div><div>
You will lead, mentor, and inspire staff and peers to achieve best practices and consistently demonstrate our Guardian Values of &ldquo;We believe people count,&rdquo; &ldquo;We do the right thing,&rdquo; &ldquo;We courageously shape our future together&rdquo; and &ldquo;We go above and beyond for the people we serve.&rdquo;</div><div></div><div>
You will:</div><ul><li><div>
Run and lead end-of-end execution of complex RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection and contract negotiations in the Professional Services Category.</div></li><li><div>
Candidate must possess experience handling technology and non-technology professional services sourcing projects.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and ensure timely decision-making.</div></li><li><div>
Research and advise Guardian stakeholders on supplier options, deal structuring and other deal aspects, including deal duration, selection criteria and supplier KPIs.</div></li><li><div>
Create evaluation sheets and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive to consensus on supplier selection.</div></li><li><div>
Providing detailed analysis of supplier proposals to stakeholders, including pricing and business terms.</div></li><li><div>
Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal and will need to directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and be able to set and manage priorities.</div></li><li><div>
Become familiar with Guardian&rsquo;s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers.</div></li><li><div>
Engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and cost saving opportunities.</div></li><li><div>
Manage and prioritize a large volume of contracts and sourcing projects simultaneously.</div></li><li><div>
Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal and will need to directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, set, and manage priorities</div></li><li><div>
Build trusted relationships with IT, Legal, Finance, and business leaders.</div></li><li><div>
Act as a strategic advisor, understanding stakeholder needs and aligning sourcing strategies accordingly.</div></li><li><div>
Facilitate alignment across diverse teams and drive consensus in decision-making.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
You have:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in technology, Finance, Legal, or Business, MBA not required but preferred.</div></li><li><div>
8 - 10 years&rsquo; experience in sourcing and contract negotiations experience required.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrable understanding of the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).</div></li><li><div>
Ability to comprehend business and legal terms related to sourcing/contract matters.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to redline contracts to ensure proper capture of business terms in the contracts</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated analytical and contract negotiation skills.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to demonstrate following skills:</div><ul><li><div>
Empathy &amp; Active Listening &ndash; Build trust and understand stakeholder perspectives.</div></li><li><div>
Clear Communication &ndash; Convey complex ideas with clarity and influence across all levels.</div></li><li><div>
Adaptability &ndash; Thrive in dynamic environments and pivot strategies when needed.</div></li><li><div>
Collaboration &ndash; Work seamlessly across functions, valuing diverse viewpoints.</div></li><li><div>
Integrity &amp; Accountability &ndash; Take ownership and act with transparency and fairness.</div></li><li><div>
Problem-Solving Mindset &ndash; Tackle challenges with creativity and resilience.</div></li><li><div>
Mentorship &amp; Team Spirit &ndash; Support others&rsquo; growth and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture</div></li><li><div>
Organizational Alignment- Align with strategic priorities and fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust. Maintains a constructive attitude and supports decisions even when navigating different viewpoints.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><div>
Reporting Relationship</div><div></div><div>
This position reports to the Head of Category Management, Professional Services. The role resides in the Strategic Sourcing &amp; Vendor Management organization.</div><div></div><div>
Location:</div><div></div><div>
Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH located in the Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC Guardian office</div><div></div><div>
Salary Range:</div><div></div>
$80,940.00 - $132,975.00<div></div><div>
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.</div><div></div><div>
Our Promise</div><div></div><div>
At Guardian, you&rsquo;ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.</div><div></div><div>
Inspire Well-Being</div><div></div><div>
As part of Guardian&rsquo;s Purpose &ndash; to inspire well-being &ndash; we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at <div>www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits</div>. <i>Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.</i></div><div></div><div>
Equal Employment Opportunity</div><div></div><div>
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.</div><div></div><div>
Accommodations</div><div></div><div>
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <div>applicant_accommodation@glic.com</div>.</div><div></div><div>
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.</div></div>

Senior Analyst, Sourcing – Professional Services

Revlon

<div><div><p>At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.</p>
<p>
Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company&rsquo;s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.</p>
<p>
Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio&mdash;which consists of some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color &amp; care, personal care, and fragrances&mdash;is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.</p>
<p>
We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.</p>
<p>
We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.</p></div><div><p><b>
This role is a Hybrid Role:</b> Employees are expected to work from our New York office 3 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days</p>
<p><b>
Overview:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately $430 million in annual spend across various categories including Media, Creative &amp; Production, Market Research, PR Agency &amp; Events, R&amp;D, Print &amp; Paper, and Promotional Items</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a category strategy for media, creative, martech (including AI), e-commerce, advertising and other marketing spend sub-categories as well as develop and deliver a procurement strategy and plan which meets or exceeds targets and expectations.</li>
<li>Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, following a 7-step sourcing methodology. Prepare and execute bid packages utilizing RFIs, RFPs, reverse auctions, etc.</li>
<li>Find alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create a competitive advantage</li>
<li>Develop qualified, competitive sources of supply on a continuing basis through comprehensive financial and market review</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key marketing stakeholders. Manage stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process</li>
<li>Collaborate with regional sourcing managers to understand regional business needs, market insights, risks and opportunities</li>
<li>Support savings tracking processes, measure contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business</li>
<li>Develop, negotiate and manage contract process</li>
<li>Assist stakeholders in managing supplier relationships, tracking supplier performance, and communicating performance feedback to suppliers</li>
<li>Develop implementation and transition plans and support change management initiatives</li>
<li>Leverage available sourcing tools and technologies to conduct spend analysis, eProcurement, contract and supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing activities</li>
<li>Provide support to the Sr Director, Procurement Marketing, Sales &amp; Brand Support as directed</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
Experience</p>
<ul>
<li>5 to 7 years of professional experience in sourcing and procurement with a deep understanding of best practices and world-class processes</li>
<li>Subject matter expertise in a variety of Marketing &amp; Sales spend categories including Media, Creative, Research and other services</li>
<li>Proven experience working in or directly with corporate Marketing teams, including frequent interaction with Marketing leadership</li>
<li>Deep understanding of financial measurement; ability to identify and quantify legitimate areas of business benefit (cost savings, avoidance, client satisfaction, quality improvement, etc.)</li>
<li>Previous experience working within a multi-national, multi-cultural environment</li>
</ul>
<p>Education</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, business administration, logistics, finance, engineering or related discipline. MBA or Master&rsquo;s degree a plus.</li>
</ul>
<p>Skills</p>
<ul>
<li>Strong sense of ownership and sense of urgency, driven and motivated</li>
<li>Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity.</li>
<li>Capable to perform in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment.</li>
<li>Effective communication and presentation competencies</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience building should cost models and have a working knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.)</li>
<li>Full knowledge of internal sourcing/procurement procedures and processes, and knowledge of the external trends, global supply markets and best practices</li>
<li>Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and project management skills; ability to lead complex global projects and build and execute sourcing strategies</li>
<li>Effective relationship-building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels in the organization</li>
<li>Strong negotiation skills</li>
</ul>
<p>#LI-NA1</p>
<p><b>
Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.</b></p>
<p>
The base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $155,000 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.</p>
<p>
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.</p>
<p>
Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</p>
<p>
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor&rsquo;s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)</p></div></div><p></p>

Senior Manager, Procurement New

American Express

<div><p>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
</p><p>Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
</p><p>Within American Express, Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping Amex maximize the purchasing power of over $11B of third party spend. We provide strategic consultation to the business and provide end-to-end procurement services. We maximize the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box. GSM together with our business partners manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves and revenue generation relating to working with Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring an optimal user experience for Amex employees and suppliers.
</p><p>Strategic Sourcing and Business Enablement (SS&amp;BE) is responsible for helping Amex maximize its purchasing power with third parties, of which over $3B is for the marketing and promotions (M&amp;P) category. This is a global role supporting all Amex customer segments across multiple sub-categories such as creative, media, print, experiential, marketing technology, and other key marketing services.
</p><p>Your mission:
</p><p>Develop and grow relationships with business partners to understand objectives, key priorities, and opportunities while leading a cross-functional team to develop strategic, forward-thinking strategies with multi-year value generating initiatives to enable business success.
</p><p><b>Responsibilities will, at a high level, include:
</b></p><ul><li>Own the strategic vision and roadmap for select M&amp;P sub-categories with multi-year value generating sourcing approaches to enable the business success including relationship development with business partners to gain business unit knowledge, understand goals, and identify issues and potential opportunities.
</li><li>Seek and leverage external insights to drive innovative ideas and an enterprise view on market trends, competitive landscape value generation, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
</li><li>Develop best practices around supplier and services based on both internal conditions and plans as well as industry trends. This includes, but not limited to, price, scope, performance and right sourcing.
</li><li>Cultivate deep partnerships with internal teams throughout the Blue Box, including Marketing Leadership, Technology, Third-Party Lifecycle Management, Control Management, Legal, and more to ensure synchronization of priorities to meet shared goals.
</li><li>Build strong partnership with select strategic suppliers and manage them effectively.
</li><li>Manage and develop a high performing team.
</li><li>Ability to travel 10%
</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Marketing Procurement &ndash; strong general manager, including strategic thinking, financial acumen, and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of market opportunities and broader business issues within Marketing and Promotions to be able to capitalize on market changes and future trends.
</li><li>Analytical thinker &ndash; strategic and creative thinker who likes to solve business and operational problems and identify clear action plans and drive resolution.
</li><li>Customer focus &ndash; customer-first mindset with knowledge of procurement/sourcing process.
</li><li>Strong collaborator &ndash; collaborative partner with strong cross-functional leadership and influence management skills with global experience.
</li><li>Excellent communicator &ndash; excellent oral and written communication skills with comfort presenting ideas to leaders at all levels.
</li><li>Inspiring leader &ndash; leader and colleague who brings a positive and high energy attitude to the organization able to hire, coach, and develop a high performing team.
</li><li>Analytical &ndash; purposeful mindset with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations while balancing multiple priorities.
</li><li>Comfort with white space &ndash; ability to navigate white space and bring structure.
</li><li>Adaptable &ndash; ability to manage day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic deliverables with a positive attitude and the flexibility to deal with ambiguity and rapid change.
</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Preferred 7+ years of industry experience.
</li></ul><p></p><p>Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits
</p><p>The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
</p><p>We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
</p><ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul><p>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
</p><p>American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
</p><p>We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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</p><p>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
</p><p>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.</p></div>

Director, Category Management - Marketing & Promotions

Franklin Templeton

<div><div>At Franklin Templeton, we&rsquo;re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that&rsquo;s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.</div><div></div><div>
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!</div><div></div><div><div><div>
What is the Market Data Services group responsible for?</div><div></div><div>
Market Data Services is part of the Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Group and supports strategic initiatives and firm-wide objectives through the global vendor management process. The Market Data Department is responsible for the acquisition, management, and delivery of financial market data used across the organization. This includes pricing, reference data, real-time market feeds, and analytics that support investment decision-making, risk management, trading, compliance, and client reporting.</div><div></div><div>
What is the Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager responsible for?</div><div></div><div>
The Senior Analyst &ndash; Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager is responsible for managing the procurement, management, and optimization of market data services across the organization. This role combines vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, financial oversight, and subject-matter expertise in market data to ensure the firm has access to high-quality, cost-effective information that supports investment, trading, risk, and operational needs. This senior position requires strong technical expertise, a deep understanding of global markets and financial instruments and requires collaboration across teams to address data challenges, enhance governance frameworks, and align market data usage with global business needs. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence how Franklin Templeton leverages data to support investment decision-making worldwide.</div><div></div><div>
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager?</div><ul><li><div>
Negotiate contracts, renewals, and licensing agreements to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.</div></li><li><div>
Review and analyze contract terms, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure adherence to vendor licensing agreements and data usage policies.</div></li><li><div>
Support market data governance initiatives, including usage compliance, audits, and risk management.</div></li><li><div>
Identify opportunities to consolidate services, reduce duplication, and optimize market data spend.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship management of major data providers (e.g., MSCI, FTSE Russell, S&amp;P, Bloomberg, ICE, Moody&rsquo;s) regarding data licensing, data quality issues, and other vendor management issues.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for monitoring the contract renewal process and notifying appropriate partners.</div></li><li><div>
Work with the Market Data Operations Finance team to support invoice processing, reconciliation and order processing to ensure billing accuracy.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for contract life cycle from negotiation of commercial terms and fees through legal review, supplier risk and finalization.</div></li><li><div>
Partner with investment teams, operations, risk, and compliance to ensure index data supports firm-wide workflows.</div></li><li><div>
Assess new vendor offerings and emerging technologies, recommending adoption where appropriate.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
What ideal qualifications, skills &amp; experience would help someone to be successful?</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience required</div></li><li><div>
5-10 years&rsquo; experience related to market and reference data vendors and services, industry trends and contract negotiation</div></li><li><div>
Experience with market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE, FactSet)</div></li><li><div>
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively</div></li><li><div>
Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task with appropriate prioritization</div></li><li><div>
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners</div></li><li><div>
Excellent analytical, communication, and vendor management skills</div></li><li><div>
Results driven with attention to detail and the ability to move quickly and multi-task, while staying organized</div></li><li><div>
Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to engage effectively with all levels within the firm</div></li><li><div>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 365; experience with Coupa and Optimize Spend a plus</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
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Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards&mdash;monetary and non-monetary &mdash; designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental &amp; caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $140,000.00 - $170,000.00, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.</div></div></div><div></div><div>
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!</div><div></div><div><div>
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there&rsquo;s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.</div><div></div><div>
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life&rsquo;s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.</div></div><div></div><div><div><i>
Highlights of our benefits include:</i></div><ul><li><div>
Three weeks paid time off the first year</div></li><li><div><i>
Medical, dental and vision insurance</i></div></li><li><div><i>
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Employee Stock Investment Program</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Tuition Assistance Program</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Onsite cafeteria*</i></div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li>Only applicable at certain locations</li></ul><div></div><div><div>
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton</div></div><div></div><div>
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.<br>
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If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to <div>accommodations@franklintempleton.com</div>. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.</div></div></div><div></div>

Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager

Victoria's Secret

<div><div><b>Description</b><p></p><div><p><b>
Your Role</b></p><p>
Our Production &amp; Sourcing teams source the raw materials that go into all of our brand products. Materials are sourced from around the world, and we manage production in factories in the U.S. and across the Far East.</p><p>
The Director, Product Development is an experienced leader responsible for leading a product development team for assigned category or categories. They partner with design, raw materials, technical design and production to develop and execute product consistent with design&rsquo;s vision and the Brand&rsquo;s global sourcing strategy. The Director leads the development and execution of products from concept to a pass off to production, with a focus on on-time, quality, products at the right cost, with the required speed and flexibility in support of the brand strategy. This role requires a high level of influence with global cross functional partners and owns the costing process, including negotiation and management of costs. In addition, the Director, Product Development develops advanced concepts, techniques, standards, and brings solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation. The Director collaboratively influences decisions in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. They will also plan and directs projects and supply inspiration, leadership and consultation to peers and their team.</p><p><b>
Why You Belong Here</b></p><p>
At Victoria&rsquo;s Secret &amp; Co, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.</p><p>
We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.</p><p><b>
Your Impact</b></p><ul><li> Initiate and influence strategic ideas and decision making that will drive the business forward; this includes interface with Cross-Functional team leadership to ensure best results.</li><li> Lead and represent the team and process with brand on driving speed and efficiency through daily work</li><li> Communicate seasonal development calendar and sample needs to regional offices</li><li> Ownership of overall brand financial objectives and support for development of seasonal sourcing plan</li><li> Leverage industry knowledge to support Brand and Product strategies</li><li> Oversee the product costing process, including the negotiation and management of costs with direct reports to meet internal business IMU and AUC goals</li><li> Lead risk assessment &amp; troubleshooting; recommend action and communicate issues that may hinder our ability to achieve our inventory and financial objectives</li><li> Support development of seasonal sourcing plan</li><li> Participate in the development of strategic vendor partnerships that support the allocation process in an effort to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies and manage capacity</li><li> Lead a team of multi-level associates</li><li> Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Set clear goals, provide guidance, mentor team to enhance skills and career growth.</li><li> Hire, coach and develop a quality Product Development team and ensure talent development and alignment across categories and brands.</li></ul><p>
Click here for benefit details related to this position.</p></div></div><p></p><div><b>
Minimum Salary:</b> $148,000.00<br>
<b>Maximum Salary:</b> $209,790.00</div><p></p><div><p>
VS&amp;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.</p></div><div><b>
Qualifications</b><p></p><p><b>
Your Experience</b></p><ul><li> Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent work experience</li><li> 10+ years&rsquo; experience within sourcing/manufacturing, with 3-5 years within Retail Apparel industry in multiple categories</li><li> Experience working with overseas partners required</li><li> Global garment production experience, with extensive knowledge and understanding of the supply/vendor base and manufacturing environment</li><li> Complete understanding of retail business operations and financial metrics</li><li> Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels</li><li> Demonstrate high level decision-making and problem-solving skills</li><li> Proven ability to lead a team</li><li> Detailed understanding of product cost</li><li> Demonstrate experience in bringing flexibility and read and react capability to production processes</li><li> Proficient with Microsoft Office suite</li><li> Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills</li><li> Proven influencing and negotiation skills</li><li> Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills</li><li> Domestic and international travel may be required</li></ul><p>
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</p><p>
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual&rsquo;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.</p></div></div><p></p>

Director, Product Development Lingerie & Apparel

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