Flutter
LeadSourcingManager-6-MonthFTC
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“Lead Sourcing Manager - 6-Month FTC at Flutter. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Commercial negotiation. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives. Execute strategic sourcing initiatives”
Industry & Context.
Analytical capability; Experience using data and market insights to identify opportunities; Mitigate supplier risk; Improve commercial outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, or Commercial roles, Proven track record delivering complex sourcing initiatives and commercial outcomes, Significant experience leading end-to-end sourcing and tendering processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), Supplier selection, High-value contract negotiations, Commercial and financial acumen, Cost modelling, Value identification, Budgeting, Business case development, Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, Balancing business priorities, Delivering commercially sound sourcing decisions, Analytical capability, Experience using data and market insights to identify opportunities, Mitigate supplier risk, Improve commercial outcomes, Advanced proficiency in Excel, Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Ability to convert complex analysis into clear, compelling recommendations for executive audiences, Excellent communication skills, Excellent negotiation skills, Excellent relationship management skills, Experience managing senior stakeholders, Experience managing strategic suppliers, Resilient mindset, Adaptable mindset, Delivery-focused mindset, Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving environment, Demonstrated leadership capability, Mentoring, Influencing, Driving sourcing excellence across teams
Nice to Have
Deep experience across Professional Services categories, Management Consulting, Legal, Finance, Risk, Audit, Advisory Services, Experience or interest in Corporate Real Estate (CRE), Facilities management, Workplace services, Capital projects, Property-related sourcing, Experience building category strategies, Delivering measurable value through supplier consolidation, Commercial optimisation, Partnership management, Executive presentation skills, Ability to articulate complex commercial strategies to senior stakeholders, Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, AI, Digital procurement tools, Enhance sourcing effectiveness, Enhance supplier management, Experience operating in a global, matrixed organisation, Multiple stakeholders, Competing priorities
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives
Execute strategic sourcing initiatives
Own sourcing programmes end-to-end
Develop category strategies
Implement category strategies
Act as strategic business partner
Act as trusted advisor
Lead commercial negotiations
Deliver financial analysis
Deliver commercial analysis
Drive supplier performance
Drive supplier governance
Embed risk management
Embed continuous improvement
Shape sourcing pipeline
Manage sourcing pipeline
Champion sourcing best practice
Champion sourcing governance
Champion sourcing consistency
Mentor junior professionals
Support junior professionals
Prepare executive insights
Present executive insights
Present sourcing recommendations
Present commercial outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance; Collaborate cross-functionally with HR; Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal; Collaborate cross-functionally with Real Estate; Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities; Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement; Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Leaders; Lead cross-functional engagement; Influence senior stakeholders; Engage senior stakeholders; Manage senior stakeholders; Manage strategic suppliers; Foster supplier relationships; Build partnership models
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Executive-level insights; Executive-level recommendations; Executive-level outcomes
Process & Methodology
Lead complex sourcing programmes, Manage sourcing programmes end-to-end, Execute sourcing initiatives, Deliver sourcing initiatives
Full Job Description
Lead Sourcing Manager - 6-Month FTC Lead Procurement Manager (I) **Lead Sourcing Manager - Corporate & Professional Services** **Location – Leeds, Dublin or London Hybrid - 2 days per week (Dublin only) ** **6-Month Secondment / Fixed-Term Contract** As Lead Sourcing Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering Flutter’s sourcing strategy across Corporate and Professional Services categories globally. You will lead complex, high-value sourcing programmes, drive commercial value, influence senior stakeholders, and help mature procurement capability across the Group. This is a highly visible role requiring strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional engagement to unlock value, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier partnerships. Experience in Corporate Real Estate (CRE), Facilities Management, or Workplace Services sourcing is highly advantageous. # **What You Will Do** * Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across a broad Corporate & Professional Services portfolio, including Professional Services, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate (CRE), and Workplace Services. * Own complex, high-value sourcing programmes end-to-end — from opportunity assessment and category planning through to market engagement, RFI/RFP/RFQ execution, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, contracting, and implementation. * Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business priorities, leveraging market intelligence, supplier insights, spend analytics, and demand management to drive measurable commercial outcomes and long-term value creation. * Act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing sourcing decisions, challenging demand where appropriate, and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. * Lead commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers, balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk whil
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