Procurement Lead: Sourcing, Contracts & Cost Savings in Nottingham

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Contract: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week

Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ

Department: Finance, Procurement and Estate

Closing Date For Applications: 6th June 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially focused and driven Procurement Executive to take ownership of procurement delivery across a defined portfolio of cost centres, supporting the continued evolution of Procurement within Nottingham Forest FC. The Procurement Executive will play a central role in delivering sourcing activity, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring robust contract management across their allocated areas of spend. The role combines hands-on delivery with commercial accountability, requiring the individual to lead procurement activity from initial requirement through to contract award and ongoing supplier performance management. Working closely with the Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring procurement activity is delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with the Club’s strategic objectives. The role will also contribute to driving value through structured sourcing, effective negotiation, and continuous improvement of procurement practices across the Club.

Perks of the Job

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end procurement activity across allocated cost centres, from initial requirement through to contract award and implementation, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.
• Lead sourcing and tender processes, including development of specifications, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, and award recommendations, ensuring structured and transparent procurement activity.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships within allocated categories, driving performance, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent delivery against agreed service standards.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contract agreements, ensuring favourable outcomes for the Club while maintaining compliance with legal and governance requirements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvements, identifying opportunities through proactive spend analysis, market engagement, and competitive sourcing.
• Manage supplier performance proactively, monitoring KPIs and SLAs, addressing underperformance, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across the Club, providing commercial guidance, shaping procurement requirements, and supporting delivery of project and operational needs.
• Ensure all procurement activity is conducted in line with established policies, processes, and governance frameworks, maintaining a clear and auditable procurement trail.
• Support wider procurement initiatives and strategic objectives, contributing to continuous improvement of procurement practices and supporting the Procurement Manager on key projects where required.

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPS Level 3 or relevant experience.

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. If you are likely to meet the definition of being a “disabled person” according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme – please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL’s safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.