Procurement Executive

Organisation: England and Wales Cricket Board

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level - from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone's lives. We have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to see 'cricket as a game for me'. It provides great entertainment, teaches important physical and social skills, and can promote inclusion and social cohesion by bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to help deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfill our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

About The Role

Purpose

This exciting role supports the ECB's procurement strategy. It is a proactive, stakeholder-facing position responsible for sourcing activities and projects aligned with category plans and organizational strategy. You will play a key role in developing and promoting the Procurement function across ECB and the wider cricket network, supporting the Head of Procurement with daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement processes are well understood and integrated.
• Conduct detailed analyses of internal requirements and external suppliers, including costs and market conditions.
• Support the implementation of EDI and sustainable procurement strategies.
• Manage regular progress meetings with functional areas to track activities, milestones, risks, and issues.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain the supply chain analytical tools.
• Consolidate the supplier portfolio.
• Prepare project documentation, including procurement documents such as NDAs and ITTs.
• Create category analyses for specific spend categories and vendors.
• Assist the Head of Procurement with daily activities.
• Monitor data management to ensure accurate product, contract, and cost-saving records.

About You

• Experience in procurement and data management.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and leverage effective stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of the end-to-end procurement cycle, value chain, and cost breakdowns, with the ability to initiate cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• CIPS accreditation or working towards qualification (desirable).

You'll Love This Job If

• You pay keen attention to detail.
• You are organized and methodical.
• You thrive in busy, challenging environments.
• You enjoy building strong relationships within the business.
• You are interested in developing a career in Procurement, are a self-starter, and demonstrate flexibility and creativity in a fast-paced setting.

Further Information

Benefits and Remuneration

• 25 days of holiday per year
• Volunteering days - 2 days annually
• Private medical insurance
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• OpenBlend coaching and performance management tool
• People Academy development programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted tickets for England and The Hundred matches
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups such as Women in Cricket, Race in Cricket, Social Equality in Cricket, Cricketability, and LGBTQ+ in Cricket