Procurement Manager

Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 5 November 2025
Job Description: PURPOSE

We are introducing this exciting role to play a key part in delivering the ECB’s procurement strategy. This is proactive and stakeholder facing role, responsible for leading sourcing activities and projects in line with category plans and organisational strategy. You will play a key role in developing and promoting the Procurement function across ECB and the wider cricket network. Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you will help shape and deliver the organisation’s procurement strategy.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

You enjoy work which requires a keen attention to detail.

You are organised, with a methodical approach to complex challenges

You thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are comfortable making decisions with confidence.

You enjoy building and mainaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business and with external partners

YOU’LL BE DOING

Collaborating across key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the procurement process is fully understood to integrate best practices and influence decision-making

Conducting detailed analysis of internal requirements, analysis of external suppliers, including costs and markets. 

Supporting the EDI and sustainable procurement strategy 

Implementing and managing regular progress meetings with functional areas to track activities, milestones, risks, and issues. 

Identifying and delivering cost savings opportunities and strategies

Maintaining the supply chain analytical tool 

Consolidating the supplier portfolio ensuring supplier performance and compliance

Leading the preparation of procurement documentation (NDA, ITT.)  and ensuring robust processes for supplier evaluation and selection

Creating category analysis for specific spend categories and vendors. 

Supporting the Head of Procurement on the day-to-day activities, budgeting and long term planning

Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, & costs saving 

YOU’LL HAVE

Extensive hands-on experience in procurement and data management with the ability to interpret insights to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Experience in building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and positively leverage effective stakeholder relationships.

A deep understand the end to end procurement cycle, value chain, cost breakdown, and can initiate cost saving strategies

Experience in multi-tasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment

CIPS accreditation or working towards qualification (mandatory)

YOU’LL RECEIVE

Competitive salary

Holiday - 25 days a year

Volunteering – 2 days a year

Pension - Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Employee health cash-back plan

Long-term sickness insurance

Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

Enhanced family leave and pay

OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

30% Castore discount

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games

Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network
How to apply: Please apply at the link below: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/ruo5itnjw5