Procurement Associate

Summary

Procurement Associate supporting procurement activities across categories for the New York finance team. Role involves strategic sourcing support, supplier engagement, contract follow up, and contributing to sustainability and risk analysis initiatives within a luxury retail context.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders
• Support development and implementation of category strategies through data analysis and market research
• Contribute to supplier database management and market intelligence gathering
• Participate in RFI RFQ and RFP processes
• Assist in supplier evaluation negotiation preparation and contract follow up
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective action plans
• Contribute to annual supplier risk analysis campaigns
• Promote sustainability initiatives within assigned categories

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Procurement Finance Business or related discipline
• First professional experience or internships in Procurement ideally within luxury retail or hospitality
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial proactive mindset and ability to work in a multicultural environment