Head of Procurement

FINANCE

LONDON

THE ROLE

Drives global procurement strategy, enterprise category architecture, and commercial performance across indirect Procurement spend. Functions as a high-impact commercial leader and strategic advisor to senior executive stakeholders, driving margin expansion, governing complex program pipelines, and steering high-performing procurement teams within Farfetch’s luxury digital ecosystem.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. People Leadership

• Direct, coach, and inspire international procurement teams. Build top-tier commercial capability, drive talent retention, and establish robust succession frameworks

2. Category & Contract Strategy

• Develop enterprise-level global category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), mitigate supply network risk, and capture innovation across global markets

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

• Serve as the trusted commercial partner to senior stakeholders up to and including at 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; expert negotiator, 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 that re-engineer strategic partnerships

• Executive 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
- Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover
- Flexible work environment- Hybrid Model (3 days a week from the office, 2 days from home)