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# Junior Procurement Sourcing Specialist at Farfetch

- **Company:** Farfetch
- **Location:** Porto, Portugal
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch/688b9abc-610f-444b-ac29-9dabf866cffd

## Job description

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 looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Junior Procurement Sourcing Specialist to join our Strategic Sourcing team. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in selecting, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers across our Supply Chain categories (such as third-party logistics (3PL), freight/transportation, warehousing, and packaging). You will support Category Managers by conducting market research, managing the competitive bidding process, and analyzing supplier proposals to help us secure the best total cost of ownership (TCO) while ensuring supply chain resilience.

## WHAT YOU WILL DO

RFx Management Support: Lead the preparation, distribution, and coordination of Requests for Proposal (RFP) for non-critical supply chain categories, with the support of your manager. Commercial & Bid Analysis: Build comparative bid models (clean sheets) to analyze supplier pricing structures, evaluate proposals side-by-side, and identify hidden cost drivers. Supplier Market Intelligence: Conduct proactive market research and benchmarking studies to stay ahead of industry trends, capacity constraints, fuel surcharges, and macroeconomic shifts impacting supply chain categories. Negotiation Preparation: Assist Category Managers in preparing negotiation strategies by compiling historical spend data, performance metrics, and market price baselines. Contracting Support: Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to assist in the drafting, reviewing, and execution of supplier agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Master Service Agreements (MSAs). 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 Advanced Analysis skills (ability to manipulate large datasets, build cost comparison templates, and use lookup/index-match formulas) Basic Finance knowledge and awareness of generic business processes (Finance, HR, Commercial, Purchasing, Sales, Legal) Negotiation and Project Management skills are a strong advantage Experience in working with multiple international stakeholders Ability to work within strict deadlines

## 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

## About Farfetch

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Farfetch is the leading global marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators, and consumers across 190+ countries.
- **Entity Type**: Public (OTC: FTCHQ) – though some sources classify it as privately held after a potential acquisition; market cap as of Feb 2024 was ~$8.6M.
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: José Neves

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Luxury retail / e-commerce marketplace
- **Target customers**: B2C – individual luxury shoppers; also B2B services for boutiques and brands
- **Mission**: “To be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.”

## Products & Services
- **[Farfetch Marketplace]**: E-commerce platform offering over 100,000 styles from 1,400+ brands, boutiques, and department stores. Type: SaaS-enabled marketplace.
- **[Browns Fashion]**: Owned multi-brand luxury retailer (acquired by Farfetch). Type: Physical & online retail.
- **[Farfetch Platform Solutions]**: White-label e-commerce and logistics services for luxury brands.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market cap ~$8.6M as of Feb 2024 (public OTC) – conflicting reports; total funding raised $2.5B.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $2.3B (latest fiscal year).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Condé Nast (lead Series C), Vitruvian Partners (lead Series D), TriplePoint Capital (debt financing).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount declined 6.6% YoY to 2,074 employees, but active job postings surged 210% year-over-year (59 openings as of mid-2026). Recent hire of Manny Suero as VP, Private Client Americas signals focus on high-value clients.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global reach**: Customers in 190+ countries, sellers in 50+ countries.
- **Curated selection**: Access to both established luxury houses and emerging designers.
- **Logistics & technology**: Express delivery, free returns, and proprietary platform solutions for brands.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening relationships with top-tier luxury clients (e.g., new VP Private Client Americas).
- Expanding creative & studio production capabilities (hiring in the Netherlands).
- Strengthening omnichannel presence through Browns and marketplace partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Hybrid-first work model (95% of jobs listed as hybrid). Offices in London, Porto, Lisbon, New York, Shanghai, São Paulo, and more.
- **Employee rating**: 3.4/5 on employer review sites; work-life balance rated 3.9, career opportunities 3.0.
- **Engineering & product**: Strong technical teams (13% of workforce in technical roles). Emphasis on behavioural interviewing.
- **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but fast-paced luxury tech environment.

## Sources
1. [jobs.lever.co/farfetch](https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch)
2. [aboutfarfetch.com](https://aboutfarfetch.com/careers/hiring/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com](https://linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com)
4. [tryremotely.com/company/farfetch](https://tryremotely.com/company/farfetch)
5. [farfetch.com](https://www.farfetch.com)

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