Procurement Manager - Business Services

Farfetch; Porto; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Program

Resumo da oferta

Farfetch is seeking a procurement leader to drive global category strategies from our Porto office. You will lead international teams, optimise cost and value, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategic supplier partnerships.

Based in Porto, you'll influence programme delivery, governance, and risk management while championing a high-performance culture and agile, data-driven decision making across our luxury marketplace.

Qualificações

• Deep expertise in total cost of ownership (TCO) and financial modelling.
• Analytical and strategic problem-solver capable of turning market data into procurement solutions.
• Proven track record of leading international teams and driving performance.
• Influences stakeholders across matrixed organisations with credibility.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing procurement team to achieve potential.
• Develop macro-level global category strategies balancing cost, quality, service and risk.
• Ensure governance, resource allocation and timely execution of category programmes.
• Act as the primary procurement partner for senior stakeholders up to Board level.

Conhecimentos

TCO analysis

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Agility & adaptability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

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.

THE ROLE

Leads procurement teams across a portfolio of goods and services. Responsible for developing and executing global and in-country category and contract management strategies while driving team performance, programme delivery, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing procurement team to achieve their full potential.
• Drive personal development, talent retention, and robust succession planning.

2. Category & Contract Strategy

• Develop macro-level global category strategies balancing cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation.
• Identify and lead strategic workshops focused on sourcing, procurement-led change, and contract optimization.

3. Programme Delivery

• Ensure effective governance, resource allocation, and timely execution of the category programme.
• Maintain a balanced project pipeline aligned with overarching business objectives and financial plans.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary procurement partner for senior stakeholders (up to Board level).
• Navigate and influence a complex, multi-cultural, international stakeholder environment.
• Build trust, challenge status quo with credible insights, and align procurement vision with business ambitions.

WHO ARE YOU

• Commercial Operator: Deep expertise in total cost of ownership (TCO) and financial modelling; skilled at leveraging market insights and streamlining processes to optimize project design, cost, and timelines.
• Strategic Thinker: Analytical and creative problem-solver capable of turning data and market intelligence into innovative procurement solutions.
• Master Influencer: Expert at navigating matrixed international organisations, building cross‑functional rapport and bringing stakeholders along on the procurement journey.
• Exceptional Leader: Proven track record of managing international teams, cultivating morale, and coaching individuals toward continuous performance and growth.
• Agile & Self-Aware: Dynamic, self‑directed leader who thrives in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments, embodies core organizational values, and actively drives their own development.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Employee Pension Scheme
• 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.