Indirect Procurement Manager
JD.com, Inc.
About JD.com
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.
Role Overview
The Indirect Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing indirect procurement activities across JD's operations in Europe, with a focus on logistics, warehousing, transportation, facilities, and professional services. 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.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for indirect categories, including logistics services, facility management, IT & professional services, marketing, and office operations.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with JD's global standards while addressing regional business needs.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing relationship management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure smooth execution of sourcing projects.
• Conduct spend analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement procurement best practices.
• Ensure supplier compliance with JD's ethical, sustainability, and operational standards.
• Support contract management and monitor supplier KPIs, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the global procurement team in China to align strategies, share market insights, and leverage global frameworks.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably within e-commerce, logistics, or retail industries.
• Proven track record in sourcing logistics and facility-related categories.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with European procurement regulations and supplier markets.
• Proficiency in English (additional European languages are a plus).
• Experience working in a multicultural, fast-paced, and matrix organization.
Why JD.com
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping JD's European growth strategy.
• Exposure to a global procurement network with advanced digital supply chain capabilities.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and development opportunities within a global technology leader.
[About JD.com]
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company's cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its "Retail as a Service" offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. JD.com's business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business. JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China's largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company's mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world.
[Our Global Business]
We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com's operations span China, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and many others, serving customers worldwide.
Key International Business Segments: Joybuy (online retail business in Europe), International Logistics, Cross-border Import Business, JD Industrials International, JD Property International
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.
Role Overview
The Indirect Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing indirect procurement activities across JD's operations in Europe, with a focus on logistics, warehousing, transportation, facilities, and professional services. 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.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for indirect categories, including logistics services, facility management, IT & professional services, marketing, and office operations.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with JD's global standards while addressing regional business needs.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing relationship management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure smooth execution of sourcing projects.
• Conduct spend analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement procurement best practices.
• Ensure supplier compliance with JD's ethical, sustainability, and operational standards.
• Support contract management and monitor supplier KPIs, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the global procurement team in China to align strategies, share market insights, and leverage global frameworks.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably within e-commerce, logistics, or retail industries.
• Proven track record in sourcing logistics and facility-related categories.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with European procurement regulations and supplier markets.
• Proficiency in English (additional European languages are a plus).
• Experience working in a multicultural, fast-paced, and matrix organization.
Why JD.com
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping JD's European growth strategy.
• Exposure to a global procurement network with advanced digital supply chain capabilities.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and development opportunities within a global technology leader.
[About JD.com]
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company's cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its "Retail as a Service" offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. JD.com's business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business. JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China's largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company's mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world.
[Our Global Business]
We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com's operations span China, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and many others, serving customers worldwide.
Key International Business Segments: Joybuy (online retail business in Europe), International Logistics, Cross-border Import Business, JD Industrials International, JD Property International
JOB SUMMARY
Indirect Procurement Manager
JD.com, Inc.
London
9 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Indirect Procurement Manager