Buyer Analyst

Newcastle United; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent football club in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Buyer Analyst to support the Procurement team. This role involves managing supplier onboarding, P2P processes, and developing procurement reporting. Candidates should have experience in procurement, strong negotiation, and analytical skills, with a focus on achieving cost efficiencies. The position offers the opportunity to influence procurement practices within the organization and provides a range of competitive benefits, encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Participation in non-contractual bonus scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Discounts at Shearers Bar and Club Shop

Access to free GP appointments

Company pension contribution

Free lunch and beverages

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, ideally within indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience creating procurement reports, particularly KPI reporting.
• Strong project management and budget management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational procurement activities to deliver cost efficiencies.
• Use Workday to review, monitor and improve procurement workflows.
• Manage and monitor P2P activity, reporting on compliance.
• Contribute to departmental reporting, KPI development and contract improvements.
• Research market trends and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical abilities

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Project management skills

Budget management skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

MCIPS (or studying toward)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Buyer Analyst

Permanent

Newcastle upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing people and communities together, join Newcastle United as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organised and analytical individual to join our Procurement team as a Buyer Analyst. In this newly created role, you will play a key part in the development and transformation of our Procurement function.

You will support the Head of Procurement and the Senior Buyer across a wide range of commercial activities — from supplier onboarding and due diligence, to managing the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process, monitoring compliance and helping to develop procurement reporting, KPIs and efficiencies across the Club.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how procurement operates at Newcastle United and contribute to a function with significant growth and impact potential.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Support strategic and operational procurement activities to deliver cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with Club policies, values and delegated authorities.
• Use Workday to review, monitor and improve procurement workflows.
• Support supplier due diligence, onboarding, and development of a preferred supplier list.
• Manage and monitor P2P activity, reporting on compliance and recommending improvements.
• Contribute to departmental reporting, KPI development and contract database improvements.
• Support formal commercial exercises, including RFX processes, risk mitigation and whole‑life cost assessments.
• Research market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure quality, value and reliability.
• Promote sustainable procurement in line with the Club’s SECR objectives.
• Champion procurement best practice across the Club.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in procurement, ideally within indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience creating procurement reports, particularly KPI reporting.
• Strong project management and budget management skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Studying toward MCIPS (or qualified), with negotiation training.
• Full UK driving licence.

About the Team

You will be part of our growing Procurement team, reporting into the Head of Procurement, and working closely with colleagues across the Club to enhance procurement processes, systems and supplier engagement. This is a new role in a developing function — offering scope to learn, influence and progress.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. If you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why Choose Us?

We’ve got a great range of benefits and rewards, including:

• Participation in our non‑contractual employee bonus scheme
• NUFC life assurance
• Free parking
• Discounts at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop
• Helping Hand – access to free GP appointments, wellbeing resources, legal and financial support
• Company pension contribution
• Free lunch, tea and coffee
• Salary sacrifice schemes including tech, car and cycle to work

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We reflect the communities we serve and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, is valued, and can thrive.

Safeguarding

We are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone we engage with. Safeguarding is central to all we do, and all employees share responsibility for upholding the highest standards of welfare and vigilance.

How to Apply

To access the full job description for this role, please click here.

For more information about Newcastle United and our values, please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible — this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.