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Join SAFC as a Procurement Manager and take on a pivotal role that directly influences our success on and off the field. This is a unique chance to develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with our operational, commercial, and sustainability goals. You will have the autonomy to manage the entire procurement lifecycle—from identifying needs and sourcing suppliers to negotiating contracts and ensuring seamless delivery of goods and services. In this role, you will build and nurture strategic relationships with a diverse network of suppliers and vendors, helping to secure high-quality products while driving cost efficiencies. Collaborating closely with internal departments such as facilities, marketing, football operations, and partnerships, you will deliver tailored procurement solutions that meet their specific needs and support the club’s broader objectives. This is more than just procurement; it’s about making a real impact by ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and safeguarding standards, managing risks, and continuously seeking innovative ways to improve processes. You will have the opportunity to lead negotiations, oversee inventory management, and contribute to sustainable procurement practices—all while providing valuable insights through detailed reporting and strategic recommendations to senior management. If you are ready to play a key role in shaping the club’s future and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and make a lasting difference.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with operational, commercial, and sustainability goals
Manage the entire procurement lifecycle—from identifying needs and sourcing suppliers to negotiating contracts and ensuring seamless delivery of goods and services
Build and nurture strategic relationships with a diverse network of suppliers and vendors
Collaborate closely with internal departments such as facilities, marketing, football operations, and partnerships to deliver tailored procurement solutions
Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and safeguarding standards
Manage risks
Continuously seek innovative ways to improve processes
Lead negotiations
Oversee inventory management
Contribute to sustainable procurement practices
Provide valuable insights through detailed reporting and strategic recommendations to senior management
Requirements:
Solid background in procurement or supply chain management
Experience managing complex procurement processes
Experience building strong, strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors
Understanding of procurement best practices, legal frameworks, and safeguarding policies
Skilled negotiator
Comfortable collaborating with teams across different departments
Strong communication skills
Proficient with procurement software and MS Office tools
Thrives in fast-paced environments
A relevant qualification such as CIPS is desirable
A basic DBS provided by SAFC is essential
Nice to have:
Ideally within sports, entertainment, or high-profile organisations
A relevant qualification such as CIPS is desirable