Procurement Specialist, Corporate Services

Company Description

Job Description 

Corporate Services manages sourcing and procurement activities for select categories at A&F Co. Global Home Office. We are looking for a naturally curious self-starter with strong critical thinking skills who can demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced, digitally led environment.

The ideal candidate must be a relationship builder and able to collaborate and communicate effectively with business partners, stakeholders, and key strategic suppliers, as high levels of coordination are required. 

The individual in this role will play a key part in the success of our Corporate Services supplier selection, contracting, and lifecycle relationship management. They will manage indirect spend for select categories such as Human Resources, Finance, Store Operations, Asset Protection and Relocation, among other categories, across various applications and technologies.

The Procurement Specialist role is part of the Corporate Services Procurement team and is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Cross-Functional Partnerships
  • Develop strong relationships with business partners to understand needs and requirements
  • Gain deep expertise in categories, suppliers, and market dynamics
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, IT, and other key stakeholders
• Supplier Selection & Management
  • Drive supplier selection through RFI, RFP or other techniques
  • Promote supplier diversity, sustainability, and ESG initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
  • Identify and manage strategic vendors
  • Oversee performance reviews, scorecards, SLAs, and KPIs
• Market Intelligence & Reporting
  • Track and report on spend, cost savings, pay terms, and rebates
  • Benchmark industry trends and identify improvement opportunities
  • Assess new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Contract Management
  • Drive adoption of contract best practices
  • Lead legal and functional contract reviews
  • Negotiate and execute favorable contracts, ensuring clarity for business owners and suppliers
  • Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Category & Expense Management
  • Maintain category roadmaps and oversee supplier risk reviews
  • Optimize expense management, including travel and new categories
  • Track and maximize use of credits, incentives, and vouchers
  • Benchmark cost-saving opportunities and negotiate better pricing with providers
  • Ensure policy compliance and adherence to per diems
  • Conduct QBRs and roadmap reviews with key suppliers
  • Ensure contract compliance and maintain A&F Co. as a preferred customer

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and global teams
• Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to building business partnerships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and resilient in tackling challenges
• Ability to handle protected vendor data with discretion and follow compliance protocols
• Willingness to work alternate hours as needed to support global time zones
• Thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with PeopleSoft, iValua, and DocuSign is a plus
• Desire to learn, improve, and take on new challenges

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