Project Specialist – Supplier Management (Remote)

The ideal Project Specialist leads with a unique blend of strategic, project management, and problem-solving skills, takes ownership, and moves with speed to deliver value to our customer. This individual is motivated, results-oriented, and committed to supporting the Nordstrom Made vendor lifecycle, while also supporting data integrity and reporting needs for the Responsible Sourcing team and beyond. This individual is data driven, collaborative, and a problem solver focused on continuously improving the status quo.    A day in the life… Supports the approval process and onboarding of new suppliers  Supports the vendor lifecycle and record maintenance of Nordstrom Made’s supply base Supports all regulatory and legal requirements and reporting, maintaining practices to minimize risk to Nordstrom and exercise due diligence Supports the collection, maintenance, and synthesis of large data sets Manages the onboarding vendor pipeline to meet dated milestones Supports vendor communication, newsletter outreach, supplier site and general guidance Supports cross functional and corporate department priorities, goals, and strategies to exceed company and division objectives Supports ad hoc reporting needs related to Nordstrom Made vendor Matrix Detail Oriented and strategically minded support and review of large data sets   You own this if you have… A Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience Related experience in apparel, footwear, accessories supply chain/Manufacturing Demonstrated ability to gather data to report status and make decisions Ability to quickly learn other applications as necessary Clear and effective written and verbal communication Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.  Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. California: $52,200 - $104,400 annually, Colorado: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Connecticut: $52,200 - $96,000 annually, Delaware: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Hawaii: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Illinois: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Maine: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Maryland: $52,200 - $96,000 annually, Massachusetts: $52,200 - $96,000 annually, Minnesota: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Nevada: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, New Jersey: $52,200 - $96,000 annually, New York: $65,200 - $104,400, Rhode Island: $52,200 - $83,500 annually, Virginia: $52,200 - $96,000 annually, Washington: $52,200- $96,000 annually, Washington DC: $60,500 - $96,000 annually     We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources     This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf   A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni.