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The Executives in Sport Group

Procurement Consultant

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Manchester, United kingdom

Freelance

02-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership Risk Management Negotiation Decision-making

Job Specifications

A leading sports and entertainment venue is seeking a Procurement Consultant to shape and elevate its procurement approach across a high-profile international portfolio. This is a senior, visible role for someone who wants to set direction, deliver measurable value, and influence decisions at the top of the business - in an environment where pace, partnerships, and performance matter.

As Procurement Consultant, you will strengthen how the organisation sources goods and services, builds supplier partnerships, and drives long-term commercial value. You will be trusted to bring structure, pace and commercial confidence to procurement - creating a function that is proactive, insight-led and aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals.

The impact you’ll make

Set and deliver a global procurement strategy that supports business performance and growth
Put clear policies and consistent ways of working in place across the organisation
Lead, support, and develop a high-performing procurement team
Analyse spend and supplier data to identify sustainable cost savings and better value
Build strong supplier relationships, with clear expectations and performance measures
Advise senior leaders with clear insight to support confident decision-making
Strengthen procurement processes, compliance, and risk management across the group
Track market developments and turn insight into practical recommendations

Your skills and experience

Senior procurement leadership experience within a complex organisation operating across multiple locations
Strong negotiation skills and a track record of improving supplier performance and value
Evidence of delivering measurable cost savings and long-term improvements
Clear communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and build trust across the business
Confident people leader with experience building and motivating high-performing teams
Professional procurement qualifications are desirable

If you are ready to step into a high-impact leadership role within global sport, click the apply button to submit your application.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

About the Company

We are the Executives In Sport Group, sport's leading recruitment and executive search consultancy. Sports Recruitment....Reimagined. We have an exemplary track record as trusted executive search consultants, providing permanent, contract and non-executive talent within sport, working closely with professional sports teams, governing bodies, rightsholders, brands, sponsors, venues, broadcasters, sports technology companies and agencies. Operating globally, we recruit mid to senior level professionals, with specialist skills,... Know more