Analyst - Procurement

POSITION TITLE : Procurement Analyst

REPORTS TO : Category Manager, Non-Merchandise Procurement

POSITION SUMMARY : The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the strategic management of assigned categories within American Eagle’s non-merchandise (indirect) spend. The Procurement Analyst must demonstrate the skills required to develop sourcing strategies within different spend categories, including facilitating cost reduction via negotiation or go-to market sourcing events, identifying areas of continuous improvement, scope optimization, and / or demand management, and mitigating the company’s risk and liability. The Procurement Analyst will be required to develop productive, cross-functional relationships among several different departments at American Eagle, and execute value driven projects in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities include executing monthly reporting requirements, assisting in administrating sourcing initiatives, spend analytics, contract management support, supplier identification / vetting, and conducting market research. This role will be responsible for supporting multiple categories including supply chain, construction, facilities, fixtures, marketing and technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Overall responsibility for developing sourcing strategies in assigned spend categories
• Assist Category Managers with sourcing events (i.e. RFP, RFI, eAuction, etc.) and category strategies
• Develop and maintain productive, cross-functional business relationships with several departments at American Eagle that will lead to completion of value added projects
• Maintain productive relationships with key suppliers in assigned categories
• Educate business teams on Procurement policies and practices
• Negotiate Supply and / or Service Agreements with key suppliers in the assigned categories that will facilitate cost reduction, continuous improvement, and mitigate the company’s liability with cross-functional support from legal, security and business teams
• Partner with the Procurement Operations team to execute procure-to-pay and contract management initiatives
• Assist the Procurement team with reporting requirements, including but not limited to spend visibility, cost savings analyses, and market research reports
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

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