Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner – Flexible & Travel

Aston Villa Football Club Limited; Middleton CP; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club Limited is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join the Finance Department at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. You will lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activity across indirect categories, develop category strategies, and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value while managing risks.

Applicants should have proven procurement experience and a MCIPS qualification (or working towards MCIPS Level 5/6).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and category management.
• Professional procurement qualification e.g. MCIPS (Level 5/6) or equivalent.
• Strong commercial acumen with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activities across indirect procurement categories.
• Develop category strategies and analyse market opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Provide commercial advice while mitigating risk and ensuring club objectives.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

MCIPS

Job description

Aston Villa Football Club Limited is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join the Finance Department at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. You will lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activity across indirect categories, develop category strategies, and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value while managing risks.

Applicants should have proven procurement experience and a MCIPS qualification (or working towards MCIPS Level 5/6).