Flutter
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LeadSourcingManager-6-MonthFTC
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“Lead Sourcing Manager - 6-Month FTC at Flutter. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Category management, Commercial negotiation. Lead development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives. Own sourcing programmes end-to-end”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive commercial value; Reduce risk; Strengthen supplier partnerships; Drive measurable commercial outcomes; Drive long-term value creation; Ensure appropriate risk management; Ensure compliance; Embed continuous improvement frameworks
Industry & Context.
Opportunity assessment; Commercial analysis; Supplier risk management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, or Commercial roles, Significant experience leading end-to-end sourcing and tendering processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), Supplier selection experience, High-value contract negotiations experience, Commercial and financial acumen, Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, Analytical capability, Advanced proficiency in Excel, Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excellent communication skills, Excellent negotiation skills, Excellent relationship management skills, Experience managing senior stakeholders, Experience managing strategic suppliers, Demonstrated leadership capability, Mentoring experience, Influencing experience, Driving sourcing excellence experience
Nice to Have
Experience in Corporate Real Estate (CRE) sourcing, Experience in Facilities Management sourcing, Experience in Workplace Services sourcing, Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, Interest in AI, Interest in digital procurement tools, Experience operating in a global, matrixed organisation
What You'll Do.
Lead development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives
Own sourcing programmes end-to-end
Develop category plans
Negotiate commercially
Implement sourcing initiatives
Develop category strategies
Leverage market intelligence
Leverage supplier insights
Leverage spend analytics
Drive commercial outcomes
Drive long-term value creation
Act as strategic business partner
Act as trusted advisor
Influence sourcing decisions
Ensure alignment with organisational priorities
Lead commercial negotiations
Foster supplier relationships
Foster partnership models
Deliver financial analysis
Deliver commercial analysis
Support sourcing strategies
Support executive business cases
Support supplier decisions
Support procurement recommendations
Drive supplier performance
Drive supplier governance
Ensure risk management
Embed continuous improvement frameworks
Collaborate cross-functionally
Deliver sourcing initiatives effectively
Deliver sourcing initiatives consistently
Shape sourcing pipeline
Manage sourcing pipeline
Support procurement transformation objectives
Contribute to Group procurement priorities
Champion sourcing best practice
Champion sourcing governance
Champion sourcing consistency
Drive commercial rigour
Drive stakeholder engagement
Mentor junior sourcing professionals
Support junior sourcing professionals
Foster high-performance culture
Foster collaborative procurement culture
Prepare executive-level insights
Present sourcing recommendations
Present commercial outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engagement; Collaborate with Finance; Collaborate with HR; Collaborate with Legal; Collaborate with Real Estate; Collaborate with Facilities; Collaborate with Procurement; Collaborate with Business Leaders; Collaborate with senior stakeholders; Collaborate with strategic suppliers
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Executive insights; Sourcing recommendations; Commercial outcomes
Process & Methodology
Strategic sourcing initiatives, Sourcing programmes, Category planning, Market engagement, RFI/RFP/RFQ execution, Supplier selection, Commercial negotiation, Contracting, Implementation
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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