Senior Procurement Category Manager - Marketing FTC at Entain

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Marketing, Media, Negotiation, Communication, Contract Management, RFI, RFP, RFQ, Commercial Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Market Trends, Innovation, Supplier Management, Value Optimization

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together. Job Description As an Interim Senior Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing 3rd party Marketing spend through the delivery of identified benefits and the creation of short/mid/long-term value optimization strategies aligned to the objectives of the business. Reporting to the Director of Marketing Procurement you will be part of our global Procurement team that will influence £Multi Million spend across multiple categories for Marketing with a focus on Media. What you will do Review spend across the group and analyse supplier base and business requirements. Identify and lead all agreed Marketing projects ensuring they are delivered on time and targets are achieved. Engagement and regular catch ups with local and international stakeholders to understand requirements and strategies, identify opportunities, align goals, share best practices and review spend. Build a cutting-edge knowledge of the supply base, market trends and provide value adding insights to the content community. Understand critical areas for Innovation and build a pipeline of opportunities to be shared with the supplier community. Supporting the implementation of the procurement strategy and policy. Qualifications Experience with offline and digital media, partnerships/sponsorships and creative, ideally within a large global / matrix-led organisation. Outstanding / Excellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to present and summarise a business case to an Executive audience. Excellent understanding and management of RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s and Agreements. Excellent skills evaluating or monitoring contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills. Additional Information At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like: Generous group bonus scheme Hybrid working - 2 days in the office Private medical insurance Pension Scheme - matched to 6% Ability to buy and sell holiday Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development Sharesave Scheme And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. #LI-KH1 At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally. Advertising Department: Finance Referral Band: ♠

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Category Manager will optimize 3rd party Marketing spend and create value optimization strategies aligned with business objectives. They will lead Marketing projects, engage with stakeholders, and support the implementation of procurement strategies.