Procurement Coordinator

UK & Ireland 2028; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is seeking a proactive Procurement professional based at Wembley Stadium to support planning, sourcing and supplier management for UEFA EURO 2028. The role involves end-to-end procurement, tender management, and financial evaluation, with travel across the UK & Ireland.

Essential experience includes hands-on procurement, negotiation, compliance with policy and strong numeracy.

Qualifications

• Experience of assisting and/or hands-on procurement and contract administration.
• Proven track record in the negotiation of deals for goods and services.
• Experience in sustainable procurement practices and techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing plans and tender documentation to deliver best value.
• Assist coordination of procurement activities (planning, sourcing, evaluation and record management).
• Maintain stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activity including tender documents and post tender reports.
• Analyze tender responses with solid financial comparisons and liaise with suppliers during the process.
• Support negotiation and implementation of agreements with the legal team.
• Ensure tenders and contracts are tracked and archived in the procurement register.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Sustainable procurement

Collaboration

Excel

MS Office

Numeracy

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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., 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.

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.

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.

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.