Head of Procurement – Tech, Fintech and Digital Marketing

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace. 

FINANCE

We're a diverse team who partners and supports the business to enable delivery against our strategic and financial goals. All of our functions have an instrumental role within Farfetch to drive forward a financially sustainable business, ensuring we set the guardrails for financial control and enable financial performance.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

ROLE

The Head of Procurement - Tech, Fintech and Digital Marketing will lead procurement teams for a portfolio of goods and services within this category space. Develops category and contract management strategies at a macro level across the business, setting the direction for in-country and global categories. Will guide teams in the delivery of their projects, initiatives, and contract management plans, while ensuring effective program planning, resourcing, and delivery. Acts as a lead point of contact with senior stakeholders, fostering effective and balanced relationships across the business. Develops, coaches, and performance manages the team, inspiring them to grow professionally and achieve their full potential. 

This role encompasses four key activities: people leadership, leadership of procurement category and contract management strategies, delivery of the category program, and senior stakeholder engagement. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• People Leadership: Lead and inspire the team to deliver exceptional results, creating an environment where individuals are motivated to achieve their full potential. Grow the team through effective coaching, personal development, talent nurturing, and robust succession planning.  
• Category & Contract Management: Lead the development of global category strategies and facilitate in-country and global delivery. Build programs of work that balance cost and service considerations, mitigate risk, and enable the delivery of wider business objectives. Identify and lead workshops to further develop strategy and initiatives, focusing on sourcing, procurement-led change, and contract management.  
• Programme Delivery: Ensure the team's program of work is effectively governed and accurate at all times. Review and assess programs for alignment and appropriateness, ensuring a balanced pipeline of work that delivers financial plans. Balance program demand with resources and resolve conflicts related to priority or resource availability.  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigate and influence a multi-functional/multi-cultural international stakeholder environment (functional, procurement, and supplier). Collaborate with internal and external resources to develop initiatives that meet departmental goals within budget and established timelines. Build rapport with stakeholders at all levels, understanding their plans, ambitions, and challenges. Challenge stakeholders with credible arguments and perspectives to influence and shape better outcomes. Take the lead in managing complex stakeholder relationships, engaging with stakeholders up to the business unit Board level. Advise, coach, and support the team on appropriate stakeholder engagement and share a compelling vision for procurement and their categories to inspire engagement and participation.  

WHO ARE YOU

• Commercially astute, an outstanding negotiator and proactive in seeking ways to streamline business processes, research industry trends, and implement best practices. Leverage commercial expertise to optimize project design and minimize project duration and cost. Utilize financial models (e.g., total cost of ownership, net present value) to assess commercial options and risks.  
• Adept at stakeholder engagement with strong social awareness, capable of understanding social networks and key influencers, and leveraging relationships to drive organizational change. Skilled in managing stakeholders at multiple levels, challenging and influencing their thinking, and building effective relationships.  
• An effective project manager, skilled in delivering initiatives on schedule, managing risk, resources, and costs to achieve desired outcomes. Able to manage competing priorities and deliver on multiple tasks.  
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of analyzing opportunities, evaluating options, and selecting optimal solutions. Demonstrate thought leadership by utilizing domain expertise to develop and advocate for best practices. Exhibit creative thinking by generating innovative ideas and solutions.  
• A proven team leader who can inspire and guide teams towards a shared vision, navigating cultural differences and providing effective leadership across multiple business units and/or countries. Understand team strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, cultivating morale, motivation, and loyalty through coaching, mentorship, and clear communication. Create a supportive environment where team members are motivated to contribute and succeed.  
• Self-aware and self-directed, exemplifying Farfetch values, driving personal development, embracing learning opportunities, and demonstrating resilience and adaptability in leading change. Possess a strong understanding of one's emotional state, strengths, and limitations, enabling them to maximize their potential. Able to direct oneself effectively, manage tasks, avoid procrastination, generate energy, and make sound decisions. 

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
• Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
• Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
• Flexible benefits program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• FARFETCH is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

SCAM DISCLAIMER

• It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.