Executive Tech Procurement Lead: Infra & SaaS Strategy

JD SPORTS FASHION; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion is seeking a Senior Tech Procurement Lead to own Technology procurement across the Group, including Infrastructure and Professional Services, with Digital (SaaS) and supplier relationships. You will drive savings, governance, and ESG-aligned sourcing while leading a skilled team and engaging in international supplier negotiations.

You will partner with the CTO and senior technology leaders to set strategy, manage risk, and deliver competitive advantage through robust vendor

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in Technology procurement leadership.
• Experience across Infrastructure, Professional Services and SaaS/Digital.
• Proven track record in high-value negotiations and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Technology procurement strategy and policy.
• Lead procurement teams and provide executive-level counsel.
• Oversee RFPs, vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with CTO, Finance, Legal and ESG teams.

Skills

Technology procurement

SaaS & Digital

Category management

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

CIPS/MCIPS preferred

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

Ivalua

SAP

Job description

JD Sports Fashion is seeking a Senior Tech Procurement Lead to own Technology procurement across the Group, including Infrastructure and Professional Services, with Digital (SaaS) and supplier relationships. You will drive savings, governance, and ESG-aligned sourcing while leading a skilled team and engaging in international supplier negotiations.

You will partner with the CTO and senior technology leaders to set strategy, manage risk, and deliver competitive advantage through robust vendor