Senior Procurement Category Manager Content

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager Content to join our established Procurement team and growing global business.

The key purpose of this role is to optimise 3rd party spend on all Content expenditure across Entain with the creation of short/mid/long-term value optimisation strategies aligned to the objectives of the business.  There will be a clear focus on Sports Data & Streaming alongside a range of other products & services that help drive our global sportsbook offering.

Reporting to the Global Head of Content Procurement you will be part of our Global Procurement team influencing 200m spend across multiple categories for Content.

Key Responsibilities

• As needed deputise for Head of Content Procurement
• Scope out of all historic and future Content spend by supplier business unit and geography including International
• Engage Product Trading & Commercial teams to understand business strategies
• Create Content strategies ensuring commercial tension across all areas of spend and a clear roadmap of activity based on contract expiry dates and business needs
• Build a cutting-edge knowledge of the supply base providing value adding insights to the Product Trading & Commercial communities
• Operate agile and effective commercial processes
• Optimise buying channels to ensure efficient transactional procurement
• Understand critical areas for Innovation and build a pipeline of opportunities to be shared with the supplier community
• Identification of global synergies and revenue improvement opportunities
• Using stakeholder and supplier networks identify continuous improvement and step-change opportunities to improve product and service specifications
• Financial reporting of cost improvement on a P&L basis interpreting CAPEX OPEX depreciation and cash flow
• Contribute and uphold the agreed values/behaviours of the team

Qualifications :

• Graduate calibre with Bachelors degree in Business (or other related degree) is desirable but not essential
• Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/MBA) or a professional qualification such as MCIPS is desirable but not essential
• Project Management qualification desirable but not essential
• Technically and commercially astute
• This could be a great role for someone whos a sports fan

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 youll 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.

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At Entain we do whats right. Its one of our core values and thats why were 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time