Procurement Senior Buyer

Newcastle United FC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United FC is seeking an experienced Procurement Senior Buyer to support the continued development of our procurement function. You will work closely with the Head of Procurement to deliver strategic and operational procurement, ensuring value for money and driving efficiencies across the Club.

This role involves leading complex procurement exercises, building strong stakeholder relationships and identifying opportunities to reduce costs while delivering long-term value in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement across indirect spend categories and driving value.
• Ability to manage complex procurement exercises and negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across Opex and Capex spend to maximise value.
• Manage supplier selection, due diligence, tenders and contract negotiations.
• Drive supplier performance and cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop procurement systems, processes and reporting for efficiency and compliance.
• Build relationships with budget holders, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value-added benefits while maintaining quality.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and sustainability.
• Support procurement training and embed best practices across the organisation.

Skills

MCIPS qualification

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic mindset

Negotiation training

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Driving value, efficiency and impact across the Club.

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together.

This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment. You’ll be encouraged to bring curiosity, take ownership, share ideas and keep improving, helping us move Newcastle United forward, together.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Senior Buyer to support the continued development of our newly established Procurement function.

Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in delivering strategic and operational procurement activity across the Club, ensuring value for money, driving efficiencies and supporting procurement best practice throughout the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys leading complex procurement exercises, building strong stakeholder relationships and identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and deliver long-term value.

What you’ll do

As Procurement Senior Buyer, you will:

• Lead procurement activity across a wide range of goods and services, this will include both Opex and Capex spend categories, supporting stakeholders to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Manage formal procurement exercises, including supplier selection, due diligence, tender processes and contract negotiations.
• Drive supplier performance, supplier rationalisation and value-for-money initiatives across the business.
• Support the development of procurement systems, processes and reporting to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Build effective relationships with budget holders, suppliers and key stakeholders across the Club.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and value-added benefits while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Support procurement training and engagement activities to embed procurement best practice throughout the organisation.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• MCIPS qualification or active study towards MCIPS.
• Extensive procurement experience, ideally across indirect spend categories.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including experience negotiating pricing and contractual terms.
• Proven experience managing projects within a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to make sound commercial decisions.
• Strong budget management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on delivering results and driving continuous improvement.
• A highly organised and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Formal negotiation training.

The team

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach, and we’re committed to creating an environment where people feel trusted, included and empowered to do their best work.

We work with high standards and a continuous improvement mindset, supporting each other as One Club and taking pride in doing the right thing.

United As One

We’re committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care.