Procurement Coordinator

About the Role

This role supports UK & Ireland 2028 Limited in planning, negotiating and managing suppliers and arrangements to achieve organisational objectives by maximising value for money. It supports the successful delivery of the UK & Ireland 2028 Tournament through inclusive, values-driven and performance-focused contribution. The role is expected to model the organisation's values: Embrace the Opportunity, Achieve Excellence and Thrive Together. It works closely with divisions across UK & Ireland 2028, the legal team, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with divisions across UK & Ireland 2028 to create sourcing plans and tender documentation that are comprehensive, transparent and designed to deliver best value and meet organisational objectives.
• Assist in coordinating procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, evaluation, selection and record management.
• Maintain internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activity, including tender documents, invitations to tender and post-tender reports.
• Analyse tender responses, including cost and data analysis, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of offers and proposals, ensuring recommendations are underpinned by solid financial comparisons.
• Liaise directly with suppliers during the tender process to ensure they receive relevant information, invitations and responses.
• Support the negotiation and implementation of agreements in close collaboration with the legal team and the appropriate UK & Ireland 2028 division.
• Feed into the Procurement and Contracts Register and ensure all tenders and contracts are tracked and archived.
• Support and encourage compliance with the procurement policy.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience of assisting and/or hands‑on procurement and contract administration.
• Proven track record of assisting in the negotiation of deals for goods and services.
• Experience of assisting and/or working in line with sustainable procurement practices and techniques.
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively with teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• IT skills in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• High level of numeracy.
• Adaptable, responding positively to change.
• Collaborative, working effectively with others.
• An explainer, communicating clearly and simply.
• Inclusive, valuing different perspectives.
• Performance-focused, delivering high-quality work on time.
• Personally responsible, taking ownership.
• Positive impact, maintaining a constructive approach.
• Pride, producing work to a high standard.
• All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.

Workplace

• Based at Wembley Stadium, London, with travel across the UK and Ireland as required.
• 2027: 3–4 days per week onsite.
• 2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery.

Salary

• Competitive salary

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event

The Application Process

1. Application review.
2. Online assessment (role dependent).
3. Interview(s), typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage at Wembley Stadium.
4. Offer.

About the Company

We're building a skilled, values-led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and don't expect a traditional career path.

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