Associate Sourcing Manager, Bath - Rejuvenation

Portland, OR, United States

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.

• 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

• 1-3 years of production, sourcing, QA or buying experience in a retail or manufacturing organization
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Products – Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to work onsite in our Portland office Monday-Thursday

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

A generous discount on all WSI 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

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

Resources for self-development

Career development workshops, learning programs, and 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. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

• Job Identification 18811
• Posting Date 06/01/2026, 05:14 PM
• Locations 1100 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, US