We're looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Marketing Procurement team, initially as a 6-month Fixed term contract.
In this role, you'll look to optimise £450M in marketing spend across Flutter UKI's brand portfolio—driving strategic negotiations, unlocking supplier innovation, and delivering commercial excellence in one of the UK's most exciting and fast-paced industries.
The role
Reporting to the Marketing Category Manager, the Sourcing Manager will lead the sourcing and negotiation of all marketing-related services and goods across the Flutter UKI brands portfolio. The role encompasses maximising £450M third-party marketing spend (including digital, media, Martech, creative, production, sponsorship and talent) and delivering savings, value, compliance, while ensuring alignment with business strategies in the fast-paced gaming and sport betting sector.
What You'll Do
* Implement category plans to deliver against agreed savings targets and achieve the best value, cost reductions, quality improvements, and supplier innovation.
* Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFQs, RFPs, negotiations)
* Take ownership of the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing strategy development to contract execution.
* Analyse spend data, market trends, and supplier performance within the marketing realm to advise strategic decisions.
* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal clients.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, legal, brands, marketing operations).
* Track and report cost savings.
* Continually challenge operational requirements and supplier spend, identifying and critiquing cost throughout the supply base.
* Act as a creative business partner to deliver innovative supplier solutions.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in marketing procurement/sourcing/category management.
* Track record of leading sourcing projects.
* Delivering hard and soft cost savings, adding value and innovation wherever possible.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
* Excellent client/partner management and interpersonal skills.
* Self-starter who can lead multiple projects simultaneously and strive to complete optimally.
* Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
* Ability to work with minimal direction but engage optimally with a wider team.
* Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
* Knowledge of legal frameworks and contract law.
What's In It For You
* £/€1,000 learning fund
* Unlimited holiday
* End of Contract bonus
* Pension contribution scheme
* Private healthcare
* Access to thousands of Udemy courses
* Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
* 16 hours paid volunteering time per year.
About Flutter
Flutter is the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. Our ambition is to change our industry for the better, making use of our significant scale and challenger mentality.
We're working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.