Procurement Category Manager- Sportsbook

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Job description

At Evoke, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the betting and gaming industry. With an impressive portfolio of internationally renowned brands, including William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, we are shaping the future of entertainment worldwide.

We are currently seeking an energetic and commercially driven Category Manager to join our dynamic Group Procurement Team. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement - Gaming & Sportsbook, this role is integral to the broader Evoke Finance function and offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic sourcing across our diverse brands.

As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for driving the management and optimization of third-party spend across the group. Your focus will be on the sports and racing sectors, where you will partner with internal business stakeholders and supplier partners to build and execute impactful value pipelines that deliver tangible results.

If you're passionate about procurement, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make an impact within a leading global company, we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for identified product categories in the sportsbook and racing space
• Align category strategies with Evoke's commercial and product requirements to deliver maximum value
• Identify value opportunities within the supplier and product landscape, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Drive end-to-end procurement activities across all relevant sub-categories in both retail and digital domains
• Monitor and analyze supply market forces, trends, threats, opportunities, and regulations to inform decisions
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and industry best practices
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and collaborate with the Supplier Relationship Management team
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to secure high-quality, cost-effective, compliant products, services, and solutions

Who we are looking for

• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across complex deals and commercial roles, with strong value delivery and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, managing multiple workstreams while driving insights from complex data sets
• Contractual literacy with the ability to collaborate closely with legal and commercial business partners
• Knowledge of revenue-based models, mobile/social gaming, digital platforms, sports/media rights, and ESG practices, particularly Scope 3 emissions

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Family Support Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts- Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health & wellbeing Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!

More about evoke

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

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