Strategic Supplier Manager - Technology
Location: Leeds/London/Dublin
Contract type: Permanent
Role Purpose
The Procurement function at Flutter oversees external third-party spend exceeding £6bn annually across various business units. To ensure a cohesive approach to supplier spend management, Business Owners are supported by Sourcing, Category Management, and Global Supplier Partnerships teams. As the Strategic Supplier Manager for Technology, you will manage and optimize our tech spend of up to £765 million per year across brands and divisions, focusing on strategic partnerships with suppliers like Microsoft, IBM, and Google. Your role involves aligning services with Flutter’s long-term business objectives, technical needs, and financial targets. This position requires high-level commercial skills, extensive technology experience across software, hardware, and IT services, and supplier relationship management in a dynamic, global, digital environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management
* Act as the primary commercial liaison with suppliers such as Microsoft, IBM, and Google.
* Develop and execute supplier strategies aligned with cloud roadmaps and business goals.
* Lead global business reviews to assess performance, manage risks, identify opportunities, and implement follow-up actions.
* Influence supplier roadmaps and service offerings through strategic engagement.
* Identify and implement performance and process improvements internally and with suppliers.
1. Contract & Commercial Management
* Manage supplier contracts and monitor commercial performance, overseeing a spend of £765 million annually.
* Negotiate terms, investments, volume commitments, and value-added components.
* Optimize spend and monitor contract renewals, amendments, and compliance.
* Collaborate with FinOps to implement cost governance frameworks and reporting tools.
* Provide analysis, forecasts, and trend insights in partnership with finance teams.
2. Risk & Compliance Management
* Drive performance and risk management programs across suppliers.
* Work with Legal, InfoSec, and Compliance teams to monitor obligations and risks.
3. Partner Collaboration & Communication
* Serve as a central contact for strategic supplier inquiries.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders on supplier performance and spend management.
* Translate business and technical needs into value creation opportunities.
Skills & Capabilities
* Proven experience managing strategic technology suppliers.
* Understanding of billing models and governance frameworks.
* Experience with SaaS/PaaS/IaaS infrastructure.
* Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and executive reporting skills.
* Ability to lead strategically and operationally across a large organization.
* Risk assessment expertise and ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
* Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Experience managing global contracts within multinational corporations.
* Relevant degree or CIPS qualification.
About Flutter
Flutter is a leading online sports betting and iGaming operator with a significant presence in the US and worldwide. Our goal is to lead industry change through innovation and sustainability, supported by our Flutter Edge and Positive Impact Plan. Our diverse portfolio includes FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, PokerStars, Paddy Power, and others.
What We Offer
We support flexible working and personal commitments, sharing our success through an attractive benefits package including:
* Bonus scheme
* Uncapped holiday allowance
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Hybrid working
* Self-development fund
* Sharesave scheme
* Paid volunteering days
* Enhanced parental leave
* Wellbeing fund
* Recognition programs and more.
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