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At American Eagle Outfitters, we are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our supply chain team, you will be responsible for providing support to our US DCs, Canada, and Nodes in the form of purchasing, sourcing, and projects.

• Develop and implement supply expense analysis and reporting to management.
• Ensure customer service and demonstrate American Eagle core values in all internal and external interactions.
• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders by verifying item specifications and vendor pricing.
• Help develop DC purchasing forecasts and plans to meet budget and update strategy as needed.
• Participate in Ariba procurement software and MVP inventory software to order and receive goods.
• Negotiate with vendors to satisfy Ottawa Campus' best interests and partner with peers in NMP and other DC purchasing teams to maximize efficiencies.
• Understand and allocate charges in accordance with AEO's financial reporting requirements.
• Research and identify areas of improvement within DC processing and work with supervisor to document and recommend corrective actions.
• Create work queries to provide Operations with system data as needed.
• Solve intermittent issues between vendors, including lost shipments, wrong parts, and unpaid invoices.
• Responsible for purchasing spends monthly, including reconciling receipts and expenses according to AEO policies.

• College degree preferred.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications required.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Positive and forward-thinking attitude.
• 3+ years of operational experience in a warehousing or retail industry setting preferred.

American Eagle Outfitters is a portfolio of unique, loved, and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products. We operate stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ship to approximately 80 countries worldwide through our websites.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. We prohibit discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.