Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain

Company Description

Job Description

This role will focus on Supply Chain Procurement - Rate analysis, supplier risk management, and contract negotiations, with an emphasis on International and Domestic transportation. The ideal candidate will have experience managing freight rates, evaluating supplier risk, using data-driven insights, and optimizing transportation spend.

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

What Will You Be Doing?

Support Carrier Rate Negotiations: Use firsthand experience in pricing freight services to identify where to negotiate and compromise during rate discussions

Interpret Carrier Rate Proposals: Assess pricing structures, surcharges, and built-in margins to help the team make better negotiation decisions

Run Sourcing Events & RFPs: Lead freight procurement events, negotiate carrier contracts, and review rate proposals

Leverage Supplier-Side Knowledge in Procurement Strategy: Advise on carrier cost structures, common negotiation tactics, and hidden flexibility in pricing models

Work Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with procurement, finance, and logistics teams to apply pricing insights to contract negotiations

Manage Third-Party Risk: Assess and mitigate supplier risks, including financial, geopolitical, and operational concerns

Use Ivalua or Similar Platforms: Manage RFPs, supplier contracts, and procurement workflows

Leverage Data and Technology: Utilize freight benchmarking tools (e.g., Xeneta, Freightwaves) and Power BI for analytics to develop more effective procurement strategies

Drive Innovation: Support AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and process automation in procurement

Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership Growth: Work closely with logistics, finance, and supply chain teams, with potential to develop into a senior procurement leader

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Freight Pricing Expertise: Direct experience in setting carrier rates, pricing models, and freight cost structures from the supplier side (NVOCCs, forwarders, brokerages)

Strategic Rate Understanding: Knowledge of how carriers build pricing models, including where margins are typically padded and where flexibility exists

Contract & Supplier Risk Awareness: Understanding of how rate adjustments, surcharges, and market volatility impact long-term carrier agreements

Negotiation Support Mindset: Experience negotiating rates as part of a pricing team or working with sales teams to price freight solutions

Experience with Procurement & Pricing Technology: Familiarity with Ivalua (preferred) or other e-sourcing platforms for tracking rate proposals and managing contracts

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch 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.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Benefits & Perks

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