Clubs, Teams & Franchises
Procurement Business Partner
Mid Level
Bodymoor Heath, United Kingdom
in office
Full time
Apply by 01/11/2026
Job description
About the Role
The Club is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join its Finance Team and support procurement activity across Aston Villa Football Club. The role leads end-to-end sourcing and tender activities across a range of indirect procurement categories, from category strategy and market analysis through to supplier selection, commercial negotiation and contract management. Acting as a trusted procurement partner, the postholder provides expert advice and constructive challenge so that procurement decisions support the Club's wider objectives, and leads on supplier relationships that drive performance, innovation, service improvement and value creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activities across a range of indirect procurement categories.
- Develop category strategies and analyse market opportunities to inform sourcing decisions.
- Manage supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract management.
- Act as a trusted procurement partner, providing expert advice and constructive challenge to ensure procurement decisions support the Club's wider objectives.
- Develop strong supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation, service improvement and value creation.
- Use commercial insight and data to identify opportunities for savings, cost avoidance and wider business benefits.
- Proactively manage supplier, commercial and operational risks.
- Travel between Club sites and suppliers as required.
- Work flexibly in line with the requirements of the Club.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management and/or commercial management.
- A professional procurement qualification, such as MCIPS, or working towards MCIPS Level 5/6, or equivalent experience.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, using data and market insight to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Experience sourcing across indirect categories such as facilities management, professional services, technology or corporate services.
- A UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, to enable travel between Club sites and suppliers.
- Ability to work flexibly as the Club requires.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality procurement outcomes.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and to support a positive, commercially focused procurement culture across the Club.
Workplace
- Based at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, with travel between Club sites and suppliers required.
- 35 hours per week.
Benefits & Perks
- A range of staff benefits is provided, detailed in the Club's Staff Benefits booklet.
The Application Process
Applications should include a CV, and a cover letter is preferred.
- Submit an application including a CV; a cover letter is preferred.
- For some roles, a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in the role.
Create your account to access job details
Unlock full job descriptions, apply in seconds, and get access to roles matched to your experience and interests.
