Purchasing training equipment, office supplies, cleaning supplies, or furnishings for the clubhouse is part of everyday life for every soccer club. Especially in clubs where many tasks are handled by volunteers, simple and efficient purchasing processes can make a big difference.
The Berlin Soccer Association has therefore entered into a partnership with Amazon Business. This partnership gives Berlin soccer clubs access to special terms and digital procurement options. The goal is to support the day-to-day operations of the clubs and to use administrative resources as efficiently as possible.
“As an association, we want to provide concrete support to our clubs in their day-to-day work. Through this partnership, we’re creating additional access to purchasing options that can be particularly beneficial for clubs run by volunteers. Crucially, the clubs themselves decide whether and how they use this service,” says Pascal Vergin, Marketing Officer at the BFV.
What benefits does Amazon Business offer?
Through this partnership model, member clubs can take advantage of the following benefits, among others:
- 50 percent discount on Prime Business benefits in the first year
- 10 percent discount on select private-label brands, such as office and cleaning supplies
- A credit line of up to 1,500 euros per account, subject to a credit check
- Access to an extensive selection with more than 28 million sellers and hundreds of millions of products
These terms enable clubs to organize their purchasing according to their needs and, where applicable, use their procurement budgets more efficiently.
Shop Independently—Benefit Together
A central component of the model is the combination of shared framework terms and individual decision-making freedom. Each club maintains its own Amazon Business account and manages its own purchases. This includes user management, permissions, and, where applicable, approval processes.
“The Berlin Soccer Association’s partnership model with Amazon Business enables every member club to benefit from the association’s framework terms while maintaining a fully independent account. The clubs retain full decision-making autonomy over their purchases and account settings—from user management to the approval chain. This way, we combine the strength of an association framework with the independence of each individual club. We’re excited to support the BFV and its clubs on this journey,” explains Minh Hang Doan, Strategic Account Executive at Amazon Business Germany.
VfL Wolfsburg has also gained experience with Amazon Business. Leon Johannes from the Procurement and Accounting department particularly highlights the ease of use and the wide range of products:
“We’ve had a very positive experience with Amazon Business at VfL Wolfsburg, particularly due to its easy implementation and straightforward usability. The wide range of products at reliably low prices makes our procurement work much easier. In our view, these advantages also make Amazon Business an attractive solution for associations and amateur clubs looking to use their time and budget efficiently.”
What do clubs need to know about data protection?
Clubs retain control over their own accounts and purchasing decisions. According to the partner’s information, the BFV does not have access to the clubs’ individual orders. Purchases therefore remain the responsibility of each individual club.
Clubs that already have an Amazon Business account can link it to the BFV network model according to the partner’s instructions.
Video Conference on the Launch of the Network Model
All further information about the partnership and the offer can be found on the Amazon Business information page. In addition, a video conference introducing the network model will be held. It will take place on November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and can be accessed via the following link: Join the video conference.
