Join to apply for the Head of Procurement role at Manchester City Football ClubContinue with Google Continue with GoogleJoin to apply for the Head of Procurement role at Manchester City Football ClubDirect message the job poster from Manchester City Football ClubTalent Acquisition Executive at Manchester City Football GroupClosing Date of Applications - 07/07/2025Our StoryEstablished in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.Our Winning TeamOur purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.The Head of Procurement will lead the global procurement function for City Football Group and will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy and related policies, providing strategic subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to senior internal stakeholders that drives effective and informed financial decision making.Reporting into the Finance Director, the right candidate will oversee sourcing, supplier selection, supplier management and contract negotiations to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment with business objectives.The role will build and maintain relationships with senior management and business leaders including the Chief Financial Officer, Manchester City Finance Directors, and other functional senior leaders to provide expert guidance, implement procurement best practices and drive the improvement of procurement processes. The head of procurement will provide strong leadership, analytical insights, and negotiation skills to create value and mitigate risks for the Group.This is Your CityAs part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.Your Impact1. Develop and execute the organisation's group-wide global procurement strategy and related policies, overseeing the procurement budget and volume, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions. Work with the CFO to set group procurement targets to ensure ongoing cost efficiencies and be responsible for delivering a global strategy, related policies and procurement processes that meet these objectives.2. Lead, mentor, and develop a pro-active and highly visible procurement team that adds value and is recognised as high-performing by the wider business.3. Analyse spending volumes, categories and patterns across the business and identify areas to target for structural cost reductions, both during budget setting and ongoing throughout the year.4. Build and lead strong relationships with external parties including key suppliers, ensuring high supplier performance and negotiating favourable terms. Manage supplier base related audits and risks for the City Football Group, minimizing possible exposures.5. Advise, challenge and coach senior leaders on all procurement matters across the group ensuring ongoing efficiencies and early-on consideration of procurement and supplier aspects in decision making processes.6. Ensure procurement policies, processes, and systems are fit for purpose. Identify, propose and lead process across departments to manage and improve procurement processes, compliance and reporting across the group. Regularly monitor and assess material risks and communicate as appropriate to the relevant key stakeholders.7. Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and economic factors affecting procurement decisions. Utilise findings to provide insight and recommendations to CFO and CFG senior leadership teams.What we are looking forPerson SpecificationDemonstrates a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, ensuring the business understands the Procurement function, its value, and impact (e.g. cost savings versus budget)Maintains regular and effective communication with Finance Business Partners and key stakeholders to swiftly identify cost-saving opportunitiesA natural leader who not only guides the Procurement team with clarity and purpose but also acts as a respected representative of the function across the wider businessCommitted to building and developing a high performing team, setting clear goals, and fostering a culture of accountability and growthAligns well with our company culture. Talented, hardworking, and humble, who inspires the same values in othersCapable of shaping and communicating a clear vision for Procurement, positioning it as a strategic partner in delivering savings and managing supplier riskCommitted to supporting the development of team members, particularly by setting clear objectives and offering continuous feedback and coachingCost-Saving FocusedProven ability to deliver tangible savings through strategic supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and collaborative working.Uses insight and relationships to identify value opportunities that benefit the business financially and operationally.Knowledge of procurement best practices, with significant experience leading a procurement team and a proven track record of managing large procurement budgets.Strong negotiation, contract management, analytical and supplier relationship skills.Previous experience of building and leading a high performing and fit for purpose procurement team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, with experience in writing reports, specifications, and agreements.An ability to influence senior members of the organisationRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) are highly desirable.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceIndustriesSpectator Sports and Sports Teams and ClubsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Manchester City Football Club by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of Procurement” roles.Continue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoCheadle, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoHead of Sourcing Site Products and LogisticsSalford, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoAssociate Director (Procurement) - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & ProjectsManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoRochdale, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSalford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSalford, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoMiddleton, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoGreater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoService Line Operations Lead | Sustainability, Policy and Compliance (SP&C)Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoHattersley, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 hour agoSector Procurement and Supply Chain ManagerManchester, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBolton, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoAssistant Bid Manager / Estimating (Building & Civil Engineering)Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSalford, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 6 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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