The Vendor Relations team supports the management of resolving Accounts Payable related queries received through email / phone from vendors and internal partners such as merchants, the Finance Shared Services team in North America and other business groups. The position provides leadership and direction to a team of associates involved in day-to-day resolution of queries, besides providing insights about team and business performance, proactively addressing situations, creating a good rapport with business partners and a positive approach towards constant improvement. The position will report to the Team Leader – Vendor Relations.

• Strong interpersonal skills who can gain ground without damaging relationships. Can be both direct but diplomatic and gain trust from others quickly

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and creative thinker, proactive solution-oriented approach

• You can inspire & motivate entire organizations; a people builder who's focused on bringing the best performance & potential in others

• Exposure to tools like Mainframe, Oracle, Zen Desk (query management)
• Working experience in retail industry
• Experience with both GIC/Shared service and BPO environments

As the Associate, Vendor Relations, you will:

• Work with various business partners via meetings/VCR to resolve issues, provide clarification on process and agree new ways of working
• Intensive problem solving role, queries to be worked to conclusion; a high degree of judgment and decision making to ensure payment and charging accurately
• Ensuring accurate & timely accounting postings and timely reconciliation in order to protect company profit

How Often You May Travel:

• NA

Your Life and Career at HBC:

• Be part of a world-class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner-operator!
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities from IT to Human Resources, Merchandising to Finance.
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

Thank you for your interest with Saks Fifth Avenue.

We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks Fifth Avenue provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks Fifth Avenue complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Saks Fifth Avenue welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.