Procurement Manager

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing plans and tender activity for the UEFA EURO 2028 programme. Based at Wembley Stadium with UK & Ireland travel, you will drive end-to-end procurement, oversee supplier relations, and work with the legal team to finalise contract terms.

Role requires strong procurement experience, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to values-driven delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong service management delivery for internal and external customers.
• Varied procurement experience covering corporate and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain senior-level internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships, including The FA Group and UEFA.
• Create sourcing plans and tender documentation designed to deliver best value and meet objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activity (plan, source, select, manage and deliver) for the entity.
• Negotiate and implement agreements with the legal team and UK&I 2028 divisions.
• Ensure contracts are negotiated to minimise risk and protect commercial interests.
• Support delivery of the Sustainability Strategy through procurement processes.
• Liaise with suppliers during tender to ensure information, invites and responses are clear.
• Manage pricing analysis and underpin recommendations with financial comparisons.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Tender management

Job description

Location: Wembley Stadium, London (with travel across the UK & Ireland)

Contract: Fixed-term | ASAP – 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 Manager is a key role within UK & Ireland 2028 Limited, responsible for managing procurement pipeline and tender processes across the business and crucial in supporting compliance with Procurement Policy.

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

• Maintain senior-level internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships, including The FA Group and UEFA.
• Work closely with UK&I 2028 divisions to create sourcing plans and tender documentation which are comprehensive, transparent, and designed to deliver best value and achieve the entity’s objectives.
• Work closely in particular with Security and Fan Transport divisions to complete large-scale procurement activity finding the right strategic model to achieve respective objectives.
• Conduct pricing analysis, ensuring that all recommendations are underpinned by solid financial comparisons.
• Lead the procurement activity (plan, source, select, management and delivery) for the entity.
• Manage the end to end sourcing activity including tender documents, invitations to tender, post tender reports etc.
• Liaise directly with suppliers during the tender process to ensure they receive the relevant information, invites and responses.
• Lead in the negotiation and implementation of agreements working closely with the legal team and the appropriate UK&I 2028 division.
• Ensure that suitable contracts are negotiated and placed with suppliers, which minimise risk and protect the commercial interests of the organisation. This will include business continuity plans for any suppliers or items of supply which may be classed as critical.
• Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy through management of procurement process.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience and skills:

• Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong levels of service management delivery for both internal and external customers.
• Varied procurement experience covering corporate and operational requirements.

Please see the attached role profile on our careers site for full details.

How you’ll succeed

• Adaptable – leads in complex environments.
• Catalyst – enables and motivates others.
• Critical Thinker – makes sound decisions.
• Inclusion – creates inclusive team environments.
• Performance Focus – drives results and standards.
• Positive Impact – shows resilience and solutions focus.
• Pride – sets and upholds standards.
• Relationship Manager – builds trusted partnerships.

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.

• 2026: 3 days/week onsite
• 2027: 3–4 days/week onsite

Application Process

Our process is designed to be clear and fair:

• Application review.
• Interview(s) – typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage in Wembley Stadium.
• 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.