Sourcing Associate at Blue Nile

The Sourcing Associate plays a critical role in supporting Sourcing and Product Development through advanced data analysis, systems management, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor partnership. This position is responsible for maintaining and optimizing sourcing and production data systems, managing costing methodologies, monitoring production timelines, and analyzing medium to large, complex data sets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify data discrepancies, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to internal stakeholders
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute regular business reports related to sourcing, production status and vendor performance
• Process, analyze, and maintain medium to large-scale data sets to support sourcing, and production
• Track and manage production timelines, monitoring key milestones to ensure on-time delivery
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including Planning, Finance, Product Development and Merchandising teams
• Support Product Development team with new product launches, system updates, and maintenance of accurate product databases and trackers. Assist with key initiatives, special projects, and day-to-day needs as required
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, operations or a related analytical role

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Agile and adaptable with the ability to respond to changing priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with business reporting and operational analysis
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with sourcing platforms, ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with experience processing and interpreting medium to large data sets
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with product lifecycle concepts such as sampling, costing, and spec review
• Comfort working with CAD files or product specification documents a plus

Benefits

At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account | Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Annual base pay: $70,000 - $80,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. #LI-WK1