Procurement Business Partner

• Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
• Department: Finance Department
• Hours of Work: 35 hours a week
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
• Location : Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
• Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

The Department

The Finance Department plays a pivotal role at the Club in supporting our long-term ambitions both on and off the pitch. Operating at the heart of a fast-paced, high-performance environment, it is the engine that keeps our Club stable and able to compete sustainably. The team provides the insight and control that underpin our decisions – from managing budgets and cash flow to overseeing player transfers and regulatory reporting.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our Finance Team and play a key role in supporting procurement activity across the Club. You will lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activities across a range of indirect procurement categories, from developing category strategies and analysing market opportunities through to supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract management. You will act as a trusted procurement partner, providing expert advice and constructive challenge while ensuring procurement decisions support the Club’s wider objectives.

You will also take the lead in developing strong supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation, service improvement and value creation. Using commercial insight and data, you will identify opportunities to deliver savings, cost avoidance and wider business benefits, while proactively managing supplier, commercial and operational risks.

This role is based at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground so you will need to hold a UK driving license with access to a vehicle, so you are able to travel between Club Sites and suppliers. You will also need to be able to work flexibly as the Club requires.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

The Person

You will need to have proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management and/or commercial management and a professional procurement qualification e.g. MCIPS or working towards MCIPS Level 5/6 or equivalent experience.

You will bring strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, using data and market insight to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement. Experience sourcing across indirect categories such as facilities management, professional services, technology or corporate services will be important.

You will also be proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality procurement outcomes, while handling sensitive information with discretion and supporting a positive, commercially focused procurement culture across the Club.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and a Cover Letter is preferred.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding