Associate Director of Supplier Management Associate Director of Supplier Management Location – London/Leeds/Dublin Hybrid Permanent We’re looking for an experienced Supplier Management leader to join us as Associate Director of Supplier Management. The is a newly formed role for our global Procurement function, in which you’ll build and implement the global framework for supplier relationship management, supplier performance and contract management. This person will develop and embed a standardised approach to supplier management, contracts and delivering benefits across the global Flutter Procurement Functions and wider stakeholder community. The ability to influence at different levels, from ExCo to functional collaborators, is critical to the success of this role. About Flutter In Flutter COO we work with colleagues across Flutter to build, deploy and communicate the Flutter Edge. Together we cover Product & Payments, Technology, Sportsbook Product & Trading, People, Property, Corporate Communications and Strategic Partnerships & Transformation. What you’ll do Deliver a transformational supplier management strategy across Flutter globally, which aligns with business objectives and procurement goals. Transform supplier performance and value realisation by establishing clear expectations, structured support and proactive relationship management across all our divisions. Develop supplier management capability across the regions and divisional teams and empower teams to get the full value from their suppliers. Deliver robust contract management processes to ensure benefits from contracts are realised and enhanced supplier relationships. Develop a global repository of contracts and contract templates for all of Flutter which will deliver better data and insights and help us understand contract terms and business relationships. Develop policies and processes on supplier selection, performance, assessment and sustainability and embed them across our global supplier base in conjunction with local teams. Define and supervise metrics and key results and deliver regular reporting on the progress of these to executive and local leadership teams. Lead the supplier on-boarding processes and develop reporting mechanisms and mitigation plans to address any issues Lead a team of Supplier Management specialists who provide guidance and support to Divisional Procurement teams Provide leadership and direction to the overall function as part of the Flutter Functions Procurement Leadership team. How you’ll do it Significant experience in procurement and supplier management, supply chain or a related business area, with time spent in a leadership position within this context. Able to utilise technology and data to establish and da best-in-class supplier management capability, with an emphasis on outstanding user experience. A relational and people- focused approach, able to engage and influence at senior levels (including ExCo and Board- level) as well as lead and engage a multi- location team with diverse skill- sets. Experience delivering results in a large, global, federated business. Strong analytical skills, able to quickly analyse, distil and draw conclusions on large amounts of disparate data. What’s in it for you We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work and feel empowered to do so. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen. We have an excellent benefits package that can be personalised to you: Bonus scheme Uncapped holiday allowance Enhanced pension scheme Private healthcare Life assurance Income protection £1,000 annual self-development learning fund Invest via the Flutters Sharesave Scheme Enhanced parental leave About Flutter We are a world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. We have an unparalleled portfolio of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet. With our global scale and challenger attitude, through which we excite and entertain our customers, in a safe and sustainable way. Using our collective power, the Flutter Edge, we aim to disrupt the sector, learning from the past to create a better future for our customers, colleagues and communities. 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.