Senior Group Category Manager - Marketing
- Source: LinkedIn
- Betway Global
- On-site
- London
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
On average it takes 5 minutes to apply for this role.
Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.
Do you see yourself as one of those “out-of-the-box thinkers”, “Technical masterminds”, “Outstanding creatives”, or “Mind-boggling number crunchers”? If so, we want to welcome you to the Betway family and celebrate what makes you unique!
Our global customer base is exploding and we need your skills to support us on this exciting journey! Don’t look back and submit your application before the opportunity passes you by..
Who We Are We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.
Who We’re Looking For We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group International, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.
Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.
Why we need you We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters.
If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment.
As our Senior Group Category Manager , you’ll play a key part in delivering and owning the end-to-end procurement strategy across digital media, creative, brand and performance marketing, building strong partnerships with Marketing, Finance, and Commercial teams. The role will focus on value delivery, performance optimisation, and innovation across a complex global supplier landscape, for us to stay ahead of the game.
What You’ll Do You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:
Category Strategy & Commercial Leadership
- Own and deliver the global category strategy for Marketing, Media & Ad Tech, aligned to business objectives
- Develop short-, mid-, and long-term category plans based on market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and demand analysis
- Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and innovation across the marketing supply base
- Build a robust pipeline of sourcing initiatives and renewals
Marketing & Media Procurement Expertise
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Lead sourcing across:
- Digital media (programmatic, paid social, search)
- Ad tech platforms (e.g., DSPs, data platforms, martech tools)
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Creative, brand, and performance marketing agencies
- Develop and implement digital media and ad tech sourcing strategies in partnership with Marketing teams
- Ensure alignment between global strategy and regional execution
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, tenders) from specification to contract execution
- Negotiate complex commercial models (media pricing, agency retainers, incentive structures)
- Secure best-in-class contractual terms, balancing cost, quality, and risk
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted commercial partner to Marketing, Growth and Commercial teams
- Influence senior stakeholders to align on category strategies and sourcing decisions
- Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure benefit delivery, contract compliance, and financial transparency
Performance, Governance & Risk
- Ensure all procurement activity aligns with internal policies, governance, and risk frameworks
- Manage supplier risk, compliance, and audit readiness
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Track and report:
- Cost savings and value delivery
- Supplier performance
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Budget adherence and variance reporting
- Process Optimization & Reporting
- Identify and support improvement initiatives in Sourcing processes, policy, guidance and reporting.
- Prepare and present regular reports to the Group Head of Procurement on strategic initiatives, savings, and compliance.
This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.
What You’ll Bring You’re someone who brings:
- Clear, confident …
Skills
- vitality-health
