At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise marketing procurement activities across Europe for JD.com.
- Company: Join JD.com, a leading global tech-driven e-commerce enterprise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced, collaborative culture with a focus on sustainability and compliance.
- Why this job: Be part of a team redefining retail with innovative procurement strategies.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in indirect procurement, especially in marketing or media.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About the Company
JD. com is a leading global technology‑driven e‑commerce and supply chain enterprise.
With an extensive logistics network and a strong commitment to efficiency, innovation, and sustainability,
JD. com continues to redefine the retail experience worldwide.
We are expanding our European operations and seeking a strategic and driven Indirect Procurement Manager to strengthen our regional procurement capabilities.
About the Role The Indirect Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing marketing‑related indirect procurement activities across JD’s operations in Europe, with a focus on media buying, creative & agency services, event & activation, PR, brand campaign and mar‑tech solutions.
This role will partner closely with business and regional stakeholders to drive cost efficiency, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing initiatives supporting JD’s growth in Europe.
Category Ownership & Sourcing — Own the sourcing lifecycle for marketing categories across Europe, including media buying (programmatic, digital and offline), marketing & creative agencies, PR & events, brand activation and martech solutions.
- Strategic Sourcing — Shape category strategies aligned with JD’s global frameworks, adapting to local market nuances and regulatory requirements across European markets.
- Commercial & Contracting — Lead RFPs, commercial negotiation, contract structuring and ongoing supplier governance, including SLA/KPI monitoring, performance reviews and continuous improvement.
- Cross-functional Collaboration — Partner with Marketing, Finance, Legal and Operations teams to ensure smooth, compliant project execution from scoping to close-out.
- Global Alignment — Act as the regional bridge to the global procurement center in China — aligning strategies, sharing local market intelligence and leveraging global leverage.
- Risk & Compliance — Champion JD’s ethical, sustainability and quality standards across every supplier relationship.
A marketing procurement specialist — with at least 6 years of indirect procurement experience, the majority spent in marketing or media-related categories within ecommerce, retail, consumer brands or agency settings.
- Deeply familiar with the European media and agency ecosystem, including rate-card mechanics, media planning validation and performance-based compensation models.
- Commercially sharp and data-driven, equally comfortable with spreadsheets, spend models and board-level storytelling.
- A skilled negotiator and stakeholder manager who can earn the trust of creative teams and suppliers alike.
- A culturally agile operator who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed, cross-border environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Marketing or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Fluent English; other European languages a strong plus.
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