Procurement Specialist

H&M Group•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Procurement Specialist, your main focus will be to drive the Sales Market procurement strategy to secure an efficient, compliant, and future‑ready supplier base aligned with Global C&F standards. You lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance to ensure strong partnerships, consistent compliance, and cost‑efficient, high‑quality operations across markets. This hybrid role reports into our Facilities & Procurement Manager and is based out of New York Support Office.

Requirements

Degree in Law, Facility Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
Strong procurement and negotiation skills
Excellent supplier management capabilities
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and methodical skills
Proficient in MS Office
Advanced English level, both written and spoken
Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in procurement or related functions
Proven experience in setting up and implementing procurement strategies
Experience working in an international, matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and seniority levels
You are communicative, supportive, and consultative, with an analytical and methodical approach. You are conscientious, resilient, and driven to deliver results while maintaining strong relationships and collaboration across functions

Nice To Haves

Procurement certifications are meriting
Background in retail facility and/or construction management is meriting

Responsibilities

Build and communicate procurement strategies in your Sales Market, in close collaboration with the Global and Sales Market Construction & Facilities team
Manage strategic governance of market agreements through constant follow-up and strategic meetings with major vendors
Set necessary goals and KPI’s for procurement and supplier management
Participate in developing and keeping procurement related audits and assessments (material and execution) up to date
Secure sufficient partners to enable expansion, service delivery and optimize overall investment and cost levels
Support and execute procurements together with Sales Market teams
Manage procurement tools and templates (in LIMA and outside) such as the RFI/RFP templates and agreement templates
Review, update and draft all general documentation to support the Sales Market C&F teams, in partnership with the Legal department
Act as subject matter expert and support all parts of the organisation in procurement related matters
Co-create procurement guidelines and ensure Sales Markets are up to speed with the latest requirements
Educate Sales Market teams in the fields of procurement, supplier management and negotiations
Work in close collaboration with Construction & Facilities teams in the Sales Market
Represent your Sales Market in procurement forums and act as a speaking partner towards other functions