Procurement Manager

About the Venue

Co-op Live is redefining the industry, attracting world-class artists and renowned events while setting new standards in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, and food and beverage. We don't just host events; we create unforgettable live experiences for up to 23,500 fans every night, having proudly hosted the BRIT Awards, MOBO Awards, and the forthcoming NBA in-season game among a globally celebrated programme.

Powered by a leading team of professionals passionate about music and live entertainment, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences before, during, and after every event - meeting and exceeding best-in-class standard for fans, artists, and partners, our local community and planet.

Collaboration is at the heart of all we do, with strong partnerships, including with our naming rights partner Co-op, helping us bring our shared vision to life. As the flagship UK venue for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live represents an exciting new era for live entertainment in Europe and beyond, standing proudly within a globally recognised portfolio of world-class venues.

Role Purpose

At Co-op Live, we're redefining the live entertainment experience. We're looking for a commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead our procurement strategy and help drive exceptional value across the business.

Responsibilities

This is more than a procurement role. It's an opportunity to influence key business decisions, build high-performing supplier partnerships, and play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of one of the world's most exciting venues.

As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering Co-op Live's procurement strategy, ensuring the venue secures maximum value from its supplier partnerships while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, compliance, and commercial integrity. Working collaboratively across the business, you will lead all aspects of procurement activity, from sourcing and supplier relationship management through to contract negotiation, governance, and performance management.

You'll analyse costs, identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost reduction, and provide accurate reporting and insights that support informed decision-making. Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll ensure procurement solutions align with commercial priorities, operational requirements, and our commitment to delivering an outstanding fan experience.

What Co-op Live gives you

• The chance to work alongside a passionate, high-performing team shaping the future of live entertainment
• Real opportunities to grow, with ongoing development and regular check-ins to keep you moving forward
• The support and tools you need to thrive and make an impact from day one
• A genuine commitment to your wellbeing - because balance matters
• A collaborative, on-site environment where we come together to deliver something extraordinary

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum dependent on experience + Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• Private Health Care scheme - Vitality
• Life Assurance
• Eyecare vouchers
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Office fruit & snacks
• Team social events

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

What you'll bring:

As an experienced Procurement Manager, you wll have significant procurement experience gained within a complex commercial organisation, with responsibility for delivering value, managing supplier relationships and supporting operational objectives. You will also have proven experience managing procurement activity across multiple spend categories, balancing competing priorities and stakeholder requirements.

We're seeking a strategic and commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven ability to influence, negotiate, and deliver results. You'll combine strong analytical skills with exceptional relationship-building capabilities, enabling you to create value, drive continuous improvement, and support the long-term success of the business.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of live entertainment, where your expertise will have a visible impact on business performance and help create unforgettable experiences for millions of guests.

If you're ready to drive commercial excellence behind one of the UK's most iconic new venues, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the 'Eligibility to Work in the UK' requirements.