Executive Tech Procurement Lead: Infra & SaaS Strategy

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion plc is seeking a senior Technology Procurement Lead to own Infrastructure, Professional Services and SaaS sourcing. You will partner with the CTO and Finance to shape the technology agenda, drive savings and elevate supplier performance.

You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team across UK&I and Europe, ensuring compliant processes, robust governance and value delivery from key vendors.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership role accountable for Technology procurement across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and develop the Digital (SaaS & Digital) and Technology procurement teams.
• Own and drive end‑to‑end Technology procurement strategy across Infrastructure, Professional Services and Digital.
• Act as commercial partner to CTO and Technology leadership; influence executive decisions.
• Engage with Finance, Legal and ESG teams to ensure budgets, risk and sustainability alignment.
• Manage RFPs, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations with senior suppliers.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Technology procurement

SaaS & Digital

Contract governance

Vendor management

Data‑driven

Procurement strategy

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering

CIPS / MCIPS preferred

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

Ivalua

SAP

Job description

JD Sports Fashion plc is seeking a senior Technology Procurement Lead to own Infrastructure, Professional Services and SaaS sourcing. You will partner with the CTO and Finance to shape the technology agenda, drive savings and elevate supplier performance.

You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team across UK&I and Europe, ensuring compliant processes, robust governance and value delivery from key vendors.