Senior Tech Procurement Lead - Infrastructure, SaaS & Digital

Jd Group; Bryn; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JD Sports Fashion plc is seeking a senior Technology Procurement Lead to own Infrastructure and Professional Services categories and guide the group’s technology sourcing strategy. You will partner with the CTO and senior leadership to shape commercial decisions and drive value through effective supplier management.

The role requires deep category expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at C-suite level, ensuring compliant governance and sustainable savings across the UK and

Formación

• Senior/professional procurement experience in technology-related categories.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Professional Services and SaaS.
• Proven ability to engage with C-suite and translate business needs into procurement strategy.
• Experience in a multinational retail environment is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Technology procurement for Infrastructure, Professional Services and Digital (SaaS & Digital).
• Define and deliver end-to-end Technology procurement strategy across Group.
• Provide executive-level counsel on supplier strategy, risk and investment decisions.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiations and contract governance at senior levels.
• Drive savings, improve procurement processes and term optimisation across categories.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Change management

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering or related (MCIPS/CIPS preferred)

Herramientas

Coupa

Ariba

Ivalua

SAP

Descripción del empleo

JD Sports Fashion plc is seeking a senior Technology Procurement Lead to own Infrastructure and Professional Services categories and guide the group’s technology sourcing strategy. You will partner with the CTO and senior leadership to shape commercial decisions and drive value through effective supplier management.

The role requires deep category expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at C-suite level, ensuring compliant governance and sustainable savings across the UK and