Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement & Planning
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the club’s operational and financial objectives. Prepare annual procurement plans and budgets. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements. Analyze market trends to ensure competitive pricing and best-value sourcing.
2. Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers. Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements. Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and continuity. Conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations.
3. Operational Procurement
Oversee the full procurement cycle (PR to PO to delivery to payment coordination). Ensure timely procurement of sports equipment, maintenance materials, facility services, uniforms, and administrative needs. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal approval matrices.
4. Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and audit requirements. Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting.
5. Team Leadership
Lead and develop the procurement team. Set KPIs and monitor performance. Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.7–10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience in hospitality, sports clubs, real estate, or large facilities management is highly preferred. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Excellent analytical and financial acumen. Previous experience in using ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office. Strong leadership and communication skills.