Procurement Coordinator
Posted 2 hours 47 minutes ago by Global Sports Jobs Limited
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Private medical insurance
- Opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event
- Application review.
- Online assessment (role dependent).
- Interview(s), typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage at Wembley Stadium.
- Offer.
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.