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Company DescriptionSports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We’re pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.Job DescriptionRole PurposeEntain are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Specialist for Retail and Property, to join its growing global business. You’ll be working across the major areas of Retail spend including Property, Retail Technology, Facilities Management, Utilities and shop services.The key purpose of this role is to optimise 3rd party spend on all Retail & Property expenditure across Entain, and support in the creation of short/mid and long-term value optimisation strategies aligned to the objectives of the business.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage Retail & Property community to understand business strategiesSupport in the development of medium and long term Strategies, ensuring commercial tension across all areas of spendUsing stakeholder and supplier networks, identify continuous improvement and step-change opportunities to product and service specificationsOwn and embody the team’s values, including the promotion and embedding within the teamSupporting financial reporting of cost improvement on a P&L basis, interpreting CAPEX, OPEX, depreciation and cash flowOperate agile and effective commercial processesIdentification of global synergiesThis Will Specifically IncludeSupporting the creation of global Retail & Property commercial strategies identifying all sources of benefit short/mid and long termDevelop and conduct Rfx’s for market activity ensuring size and complexity are fit for purposeCreation and buy in to key supplier management strategy to drive improved performance across the supply baseDevelop an understanding and knowledge of all industry specific technology solutionsBecome a “trusted advisor” member of the Retail communityMaximise contract compliance and spend under managementSpecialist Skills And ExperienceCommercial experience (including RFx execution, implementation and benefit delivery)TCO modelling to define optimal cost structuresExcellent people and influencing skills across all levels of the organisationHighly organisedSelf-motivated and can-do attitudeQualificationsGraduate calibre with Bachelor’s degree (desirable but not mandatory)Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/MBA) or a professional qualification such as MCIPS is desirable but not essentialProject Management qualification desirable but not essentialTechnically and commercially astute Additional InformationAt Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us in the UK, you can expect to receive great benefits like:Generous group bonus schemeHybrid working Private medical insurancePension scheme Ability to buy and sell holidayFree subscription to wellbeing app UnmindAdditional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New YearEntain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal developmentShare save scheme