Assistant/Associate Procurement Specialist

Company Description

Job Description

Digital & Technology (D&T) Procurement manages all global technology sourcing activities for Abercrombie & Fitch. The D&T Associate Procurement Specialist is a central point of contact within the D&T source-to-pay process, facilitating fundamental supplier relationship processes and driving continuous improvements across those processes. We are looking for a highly organized and naturally-curious self-starter with strong critical thinking skills who successfully demonstrates flexibility and agility in a fast-paced and dynamic, digitally-led environment. A person in this role must also be a relationship builder and be able to team up with others, as there are high levels of coordination required between business partners, stakeholders, and key strategic suppliers.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

Engage in direct communication with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers

Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and D&T teams to negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers

Facilitate supplier onboarding and intake processes, including the third-party risk review for new suppliers

Support Category Managers with sourcing events

Identify opportunities for enhanced supplier pay terms and/or incentives

Support category/portfolio administration and reporting

Contract administration and records management

Research and troubleshoot invoice and payment issues

Stay curious to improve existing processes and bring suggested plans to provide efficiencies

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Superior customer service delivery, communicates in a highly effective, yet approachable manner; able to communicate with all levels of the business across the organization and the globe

Ability to execute tasks and meet critical deadlines in a proactive, thorough, poised, accurate, and timely manner, while managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced and often-changing environment

High level of attention to detail and meticulous follow-through, coupled with the flexibility to shift requirements and expectations, due to ever-changing needs of the business

A collaborative approach to work; builds strong partnerships with business partners

Self-motivated, self-starting, and creative thinker; shows resiliency in problem-solving

Ability to follow appropriate protocols to work with protected vendor data and maintain confidentiality

Openness to working alternate hours from time to time to accommodate time zone differences for Asia and Europe

Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment

A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners

Desire to learn & hunger for more

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Prior exposure to the management of procurement process is a plus

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

Our Values

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Annual companywide review process

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot

Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace

Paid Caregiver Leave

Mobile Stipend

Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community

Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)

Seven associate wellness half days per year

Onsite fitness center

Merchandise discount on all of our brands

Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within

Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups

Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER