Strategic Technology Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Knowmad Mood; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Program

Health Insurance & Critical Illness

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Knowmad Mood, a leading digital transformation company based in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a procurement-focused professional to drive KPIs, vendor negotiations, and strategic supplier management.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, fluent English, and 5+ years in procurement, with experience across international stakeholders and complex contract development. Hybrid work setup offers flexibility and growth within a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Fluent English (C1).
• +5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Negotiation, Project Management, SRM skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in working with multiple international stakeholders.
• Track record of managing deliverables from multiple parties to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Experience with Coupa will be a plus.
• Strong identification with Farfetch core values.
• Quick Learner.
• Proactive, results driven with decision making capabilities.
• An influential person with ability to successfully manage complexity.
• A professional with problem-solving aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Implement action plan to achieve Procurement KPIs as cash & cost.
• Post non-catalogue purchase Orders & contracts.
• Support the business with RFP, negotiation to select vendors.
• Identify business needs and prioritize operational and financial benefit opportunities.
• Assess financial stability and risk of potential vendors.
• Support the development of non-standard vendor contracts in collaboration with legal.
• Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proactively and frequently communicate business results.
• Work with business owners in vendor selection and negotiations.
• Support development of non-standard vendor contracts in collaboration with legal.
• Support vendor audit and ensure all vendor onboarding documents are compliant.
• Manage external supplier relationships.
• Supplier registration.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Project Management

SRM

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Fast learner

Decisiveness

Education

BA/BS degree in engineering, business, or a related field

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Knowmad Mood, a leading digital transformation company based in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a procurement-focused professional to drive KPIs, vendor negotiations, and strategic supplier management.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, fluent English, and 5+ years in procurement, with experience across international stakeholders and complex contract development. Hybrid work setup offers flexibility and growth within a dynamic tech environment.