Sourcing Manager - Marketing - 6 Month FTC

Flutter UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Leeds is seeking a Sourcing Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the sourcing and negotiation of marketing-related services, optimizing substantial third-party marketing spend, and delivering value and compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and experience in marketing procurement within a fast-growth brand-driven sector. This position offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits including a learning fund and unlimited holiday.

Benefits

Flexible working options

£1,000 learning fund

Unlimited holiday

Twice-yearly bonus

Pension contribution scheme

Private healthcare

Access to Udemy courses

Company Sharesave Scheme

16 hours paid volunteering per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing procurement or sourcing.
• Experience within a gaming or fast-growth, brand-driven sector is desirable.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and negotiation of marketing services and goods.
• Develop and execute category plans aligned with business strategies.
• Analyze spend data and market trends for strategic advising.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing/project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Procurement and contract management systems

Job description

Sourcing Manager - Marketing - 6 Month FTC

Your Team

Reporting to the Marketing Category Manager, the Procurement Category Manager will lead the sourcing and negotiation of all marketing-related services and goods across the UKI brands portfolio. The role encompasses optimizing £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 be doing :

• Implement category plan to deliver against agreed savings targets and achieve the best value, cost reductions, quality improvements, and supplier innovation.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing event (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 solution.

What we’re looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
• Experience in marketing procurement / sourcing / category management
• Experience within a gaming, entertainment, or similar fast-growth, brand-driven sector is desirable.
• Experience leading sourcing projects
• Delivering hard and soft cost savings, add value and innovation
• 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 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 :

• Flexible ways of working – home or office, it’s your choice!
• £1,000 learning fund
• Unlimited holiday
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• 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.