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 an