Procurement Assistant Manager

Company Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

Job Description

As a Deputy Manager for Procurement, you will manage day-to-day transactional suppliers and oversee the procurement process and team, ensuring best practices are followed.

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transactional needs for the US supplier base. You will work closely with the Procurement Manager and Head of Finance to ensure routine operations are maintained to a high standard. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to develop processes that support supplier performance monitoring.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid work-from-home policy.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a procurement function.
• Experience in supplier management and negotiations.
• CIPS qualified at level 4+ or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles.
• Experience in benchmarking and negotiating VFM.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and develop team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint.

Additional Information

• Supervising the Procurement Administrators and managing their performance.
• Facilitating supplier reviews and ensuring best available service.
• Reviewing and re-negotiating existing catalogue prices quarterly.
• Initiating local benchmarking activity and sourcing alternatives.
• Supporting management with the roll-out of new processes.
• Ensuring all supplier performance issues are logged and escalated.
• Providing reports and feedback to the Procurement Manager.

bet365 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.