Procurement Category Manager - Technology

Overview

Entain are looking for a Procurement Category Manager - Technology, to join its growing global business. The key purpose of this role is to optimise 3rd party spend on all IT and Telecoms expenditure across Entain, through the delivery of identified integration benefits and creation of short/mid/long-term value optimisation strategies aligned to the objectives of the business.Key Responsibilities

Own and embody the team’s values, including promotion and embedding within the team.Scope all historic and future IT spend by supplier, business unit and geography, including International.Engage IT teams to understand business strategies.Create IT strategies with commercial tension across all areas of spend and a clear roadmap of activity based on contract expiry dates and business needs.Understand and ensure the implementation of all IT integration benefits through personal delivery and matrix engagement with the IT teams.Financial reporting of cost improvement on a PandL basis, interpreting CAPEX, OPEX, depreciation and cash flow.Build cutting-edge knowledge of the supplier base, providing value-adding insights to the IT community.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.Provision of strong commercial leadership on all areas of IT costs.Develop and conduct RFx activities for market engagement, ensuring size and complexity are fit for purpose.Creation and buy-in to key supplier management strategy to drive improved performance across the supply base.Develop an understanding and knowledge of all industry-specific technology solutions.Become a key member of the IT community.Maximise contract compliance and spend under management.Qualifications

Graduate calibre with a Bachelor’s degree in Business (desirable but not mandatory).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.Additional Information

Exceptional commercial experience (including strategy creation, implementation and benefit delivery).Building of IT strategies.TCO modelling to define optimal cost structures.Excellent people and influencing skills across all levels of the organisation.Highly organised.Self-motivated and can-do attitude.What’s in it for you?

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:A regular bonusHealthcare supportA stake in our success through our ShareSave schemeGreat development opportunitiesWellbeing support, and so much moreEntain is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future for our people. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices ..... full job details .....