Procurement Operations Specialist

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Procurement Operations Specialist to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will provide critical operational and data support for our Supply Chain categories (including logistics, warehousing, packaging, and transportation). You will sit at the intersection of purchasing execution and data analysis, helping us maintain strong vendor relationships, optimize workflows, and ensure the seamless flow of goods and services.

This position is designed for a proactive individual looking to build a long-term career in global supply chain management and strategic sourcing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Purchase Order (PO) Management: Support the Supply Chain requesters, validate and track purchase orders with high attention to detail, ensuring full alignment with internal requirements and policies.

• Operational Support: Monitor order statuses, expedite critical shipments, and proactively flag potential supply or delivery bottlenecks to internal stakeholders.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Maintain procurement dashboards. Conduct price analyses and track spend to identify cost-saving opportunities or process inefficiencies within supply chain categories.

• Vendor Coordination: Act as an operational point of contact for external logistics and supply chain vendors. Maintain and update vendor databases, track supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and assist in resolving billing or delivery discrepancies.

• Sourcing Support: Assist Category Managers in preparing Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), compiling market research, and assessing vendor quotes.

• Compliance & System Maintenance: Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to internal governance and compliance policies. Keep our ERP/Procurement software accurate and up to date for all Supply Chain suppliers, items and contracts.

• Supplier Onboarding & Qualification: Shepherd newly sourced vendors through the internal onboarding, risk assessment, and compliance approval processes.

• Internal Stakeholder Management: Engage with key internal clients within the Supply Chain area, build strong relationship and support their business and procurement needs
• Finance Integration: Work with Financial Planning & Analysis to support budget processes (including savings execution) and with Accounts Payable to support correct invoice processing

WHO YOU ARE

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Fluent in English
• 1-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial/operational supply chain roles
• Analytical skills (comfortable working with numbers and uncovering trends in data spreadsheets)
• Project Management skills are a strong advantage
• Experience in working with multiple international stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal logistics teams and external global suppliers, including in English
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Experience with Coupa will be a plus

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)

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.

SCAM DISCLAIMER

• It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.