Associate / Assistant Procurement Specialist, Digital & Technology

Associate / Assistant Procurement Specialist, Digital & Technology

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?

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 Co. is committed to providing 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 :