Procurement Specialist

About H&M Group

H&M Group is a global entity comprising strong fashion brands and ventures, dedicated to proving that exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions can coexist. We aim to democratize fashion and place our customers at the center of our decisions. United by a shared culture and values, our thousands of passionate colleagues leverage our scale and knowledge to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future for the fashion industry.

About the Role

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

A Day in the Life

Working at H&M means no two days are the same, but a typical day will include:

• Building and communicating procurement strategies within your Sales Market, in close collaboration with the Global and Sales Market Construction & Facilities team.
• Managing the strategic governance of market agreements through constant follow-up and strategic meetings with major vendors.
• Setting necessary goals and KPIs for procurement and supplier management.
• Participating in the development and maintenance of procurement-related audits and assessments (material and execution).
• Securing sufficient partners to enable expansion, service delivery, and optimize overall investment and cost levels.
• Supporting and executing procurements alongside Sales Market teams.
• Managing procurement tools and templates (in LIMA and outside), such as RFI/RFP and agreement templates.
• Reviewing, updating, and drafting general documentation to support Sales Market C&F teams, in partnership with the Legal department.
• Acting as a subject matter expert and supporting all parts of the organization in procurement-related matters.
• Co-creating procurement guidelines and ensuring Sales Markets are up-to-date with the latest requirements.
• Educating Sales Market teams on procurement, supplier management, and negotiation.
• Working in close collaboration with Construction & Facilities teams in the Sales Market.
• Representing your Sales Market in procurement forums and acting as a speaking partner to 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 and foster an inclusive company culture where you're encouraged to be yourself.
• We are a values-driven organization with a 75+ year success story.
• Access to global talent community for career growth and aspirations.
• Access to Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) for community and networking.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support: health insurance, wellness and family programs, 401k company match, paid leave programs, and a community day for volunteering.
• Employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS to express your personal style.

Compensation

• Salary: $132,560
• Job Status: Salary, Exempt

Additional Information

• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• This job posting highlights critical responsibilities and requirements; additional duties may be assigned.