Procurement Specialist

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. At H&M, we want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. About the Role 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. A Day in the Life Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following 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 Who You Are: Degree in Law, Facility Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience Procurement certifications are meriting 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 Background in retail facility and/or construction management is meriting 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 Why You’ll Love Working at H&M We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS Compensation: Salary $132,560 *This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion. **H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. Job Status: Salary, Exempt All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.