Procurement Coordinator

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; London Borough of Brent; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support planning, sourcing, negotiation and supplier management for UEFA EURO 2028 delivery. The role focuses on maximizing value for money and coordinating cross-division procurement activities at Wembley and across the UK & Ireland.

You will work with internal teams and external suppliers, handling end-to-end sourcing processes, tender documentation, evaluations and post-tender reporting.

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 – Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• High level of numeracy

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Sustainable procurement

Team collaboration

Numeracy

IT skills (MS Office)

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Description du poste

Procurement Coordinator

Location: Wembley Stadium, London

Contract: Fixed-term |February 2027– Summer 2028

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to plan and deliver the tournament safely, inclusively and to world-class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

UEFA EURO is one of the world’s largest sporting events. In 2028, it will be hosted across multiple cities in the UK & Ireland, requiring large-scale coordination across transport, infrastructure, stadiums and public services. UEFA owns the tournament and sets requirements; UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is responsible for delivering it locally.

The Role

The Procurement will play a critical role in supporting the in planning, negotiating and managing suppliers and arrangements which achieve UK&I’s objectives by maximising value for money.

This role supports the successful delivery of the UK&I 2028 Tournament through inclusive, values-driven and performance-focused contribution. The role is expected to model our organisational values: Embrace the Opportunity, Achieve Excellence, and Thrive Together.

What you’ll be doing

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

What we’re looking for

Essential experience and skills:

• 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 – Microsoft Office suite of applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• High level of numeracy

Please see the attached role profile for full details

How you’ll succeed

• Adaptable – responds positively to change.
• Collaboration – works effectively with others.
• Explainer – communicates clearly and simply.
• Inclusion – values different perspectives.
• Performance Focus – delivers high-quality work on time.
• Personal Responsibility – takes ownership.
• Positive Impact – maintains a constructive approach.
• Pride – produces work to a high standard.

These strengths may be assessed during application, assessment and interview.

Why apply?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (including 25 days holiday, pension and private medical insurance), alongside the opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.

Location & Working Pattern

Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.

• 2027: 3–4 days/week onsite
• 2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery

Application Process

Our process is designed to be clear and fair:

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

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout.

Everyone is welcome

We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion

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

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments—please contact [e-mail].

All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.