Group Procurement Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Group Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity across our diverse group of businesses.

This is a high\-impact role with responsibility for developing and implementing a Group\-wide procurement strategy across MK Dons Football Club, Stadium MK, DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, Arena MK and the National Bowl.

Working across a varied operational environment spanning professional football, hospitality, hotels, major events and venue operations, you will ensure goods and services are procured competitively, supplier relationships are effectively managed, and procurement delivers measurable commercial value without compromising quality or service.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, tendering, contract management, benchmarking and procurement governance across the Group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and implement the Group\-wide procurement strategy across MK Dons, Stadium MK, DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, Arena MK and the National Bowl.


• Deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies through effective purchasing, supplier consolidation and commercial negotiation.


• Lead competitive tenders, supplier negotiations and contract management across major spend categories.


• Manage procurement across hospitality, catering, hotel operations, events, facilities, security, cleaning, utilities, maintenance and IT.


• Build and manage key supplier relationships, including performance reviews, KPIs and commercial compliance.


• Lead food and beverage and energy procurement, including market benchmarking and price monitoring.


• Analyse spend, identify opportunities, track savings and produce procurement reports for senior leadership.


• Maintain robust procurement governance, supplier due diligence and contract controls.

We are looking for an established procurement professional who combines strong commercial judgement with excellent negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least five years’ procurement experience.


• Demonstrable experience in supplier and commercial negotiations.


• Experience leading tenders and contract negotiations.


• Strong commercial and financial acumen.


• Experience in supplier performance management.


• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience within hospitality, hotels, stadiums, leisure or football.


• Food and beverage procurement experience.


• Energy procurement experience.


• Experience implementing or improving procurement systems.


• CIPS qualified or currently working towards a CIPS qualification.

You will be commercially minded, analytical and results\-driven, with the confidence to challenge suppliers constructively and identify opportunities to improve value.

You will be a strong negotiator and communicator with excellent attention to detail, effective project management skills and the ability to work successfully across multiple businesses and stakeholder groups.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape procurement across a unique and diverse group of businesses and venues.

You will have the scope to develop procurement strategy, influence significant commercial decisions, improve supplier performance and deliver measurable savings across areas ranging from professional football and hospitality to major events, energy and facilities.

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can make a visible impact, we would like to hear from you.

Our Commitment

Equality, Diversity \& Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all team members are expected to uphold our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Application Process

To apply, please submit:

A completed application form, available on the careers page of the Club website.

Your current CV.

A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications should be sent to careers@stadiummk.com.

Closing Date: 5pm 20th September 2026

As part of our safer recruitment process, reference requests may be completed prior to interview. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000\.00\-£47,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• On\-site gym


• On\-site parking

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