Procurement Assistant

We are looking for an organised, commercially aware and proactive Procurement Assistant to support procurement activity across the MK Dons Group. Working across the football club, hotel, stadium, arena and National Bowl operations, you will help ensure goods and services are sourced efficiently, competitively and in accordance with Group procurement policies. This is a varied role offering exposure to a broad range of procurement activities, including supplier management, tender administration, contract monitoring, price benchmarking, purchase order management and procurement reporting. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with early-career experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or commercial administration who wants to develop their procurement career within a diverse and fast-paced organisation. Key Responsibilities Working closely with the Group Procurement Manager and stakeholders across the Group, you will,

• Support day-to-day procurement across all Group businesses.
• Obtain quotations and carry out price comparisons and market benchmarking.
• Maintain supplier, contract and purchase order records, including monitoring renewals.
• Support supplier onboarding, performance reviews and due diligence.
• Assist with tenders, supplier negotiations and contract
renewals.
• Analyse Group spend, savings and procurement KPIs.
• Produce regular procurement reports for management.
• Support food & beverage and energy procurement, including pricing and utility analysis.
• Ensure procurement records are accurate, compliant and audit-ready., This is an opportunity to build your procurement career within a unique and diverse Group.
• You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of procurement categories, from professional football and hotel operations to hospitality, catering, major events, facilities and utilities.
• Working alongside experienced colleagues and stakeholders from across the Group, you will have the opportunity to develop your commercial, analytical, supplier management and procurement skills while contributing to improved value and effective purchasing across the organisation.
• If you are looking to take the next step in your procurement career and want a varied role where you can learn, develop and make a contribution from day one, 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.
  
  We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical and comfortable working with data, suppliers and colleagues across multiple departments.
You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time. You will also be commercially aware, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your knowledge and experience within procurement. Essential Experience and Skills
• 1-3 years' experience within procurement, purchasing, administration or supply chain.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with multiple suppliers and departments simultaneously.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience within hospitality, hotels, leisure, retail or facilities management.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of tendering and contract management.
• CIPS Level 3 or currently working towards a CIPS qualification.
• Experience with spend analysis and reporting.
What We're Looking For You will be:
• Commercially aware.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• A strong problem solver.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• A positive and collaborative team player.
• Confident communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Keen to learn and develop your career within procurement.
  
  Stadium MK is a 30,530-seat multi-purpose venue in Milton Keynes, home to MK Dons Football Club. Since opening in 2007, the stadium has become a leading destination for sport, events, and hospitality.
The site also includes the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, a 304-bedroom hotel, and Arena MK, a versatile space hosting conferences, exhibitions, and live events. Together, these facilities create a dynamic and fast-paced environment offering a wide range of experiences for guests and clients alike.