Group Operational Procurement Team Leader

Hey there! 

We're Fortuna Entertainment Group, and we’re excited to share why we’re a team worth joining. 

Who We Are? 

Founded in 1990, FEG is a top player in the betting and gaming industry. We proudly serve millions of customers across seven European countries – Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, and Lithuania – with our Business Intelligence operations based in India and two hubs in London and Madrid. 

Why Join Us? 

You’ll be part of a team that embraces bold ideas and delivers on its promises. We’re committed to providing exceptional betting and gaming experiences tailored to our customers’ needs, bringing fun and games to them. We also know that behind these experiences is a great team, which is why we invest in and value each of our colleagues. 

Where We Work? 

Our vibrant Prague office, located in the modern Churchill II building, is where work meets fun! Enjoy perks like our very own barista, 24/7 company gym, a game room, and a relaxed atmosphere where colleagues are as friendly as they are skilled. 

Current Opportunity 

Right now, we´re seeking a Group Operational Procurement Team Leader to join our team in Prague. The Operational Procurement Team Lead leads the Operational Procurement team and also directly performs transactional procurement activities within the Procure-to-Order (P2O) process in SAP, ensuring service continuity, data accuracy, process discipline, and uninterrupted operational flow.

The role combines team leadership with hands-on operational procurement execution, including purchase order processing and related transactional activities. In SAP environments, it ensures consistent execution of procurement activities within an integrated ERP workflow and actively identifies and drives opportunities for process improvement, automation, and AI adoption.

The role owns the design, governance, standardisation and continuous improvement of Operational Procurement processes across Group and ensures their effective implementation within SAP.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

Your daily activities will include, but not limited to: 

PROCURE-TO-ORDER EXECUTION 

• Lead and coordinate the Operational Procurement team responsible for purchase order processing in SAP 
• Personally execute purchase order processing and other transactional procurement activities as part of the team’s daily operations 
• Allocate workload and ensure continuous execution of transactional procurement activities 
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in line with agreed service levels and support the team in doing so 
• Monitor backlog, priorities, and processing capacity to ensure timely execution 
• Ensure manual ordering activities are managed effectively where automation is not available 
• Own and continuously improve operational procurement processes, standards and controls across the Group 

DATA AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 

• Oversee maintenance of purchase contracts, including contract mirroring 
• Ensure pricing structures, catalogues, and supplier-related data are maintained accurately 
• Define and own data quality standards and governance principles for operational procurement activities within SAP
• Supervise procurement master data maintenance within SAP 
• Ensure consistency and integrity of system data across team activities 

SUPPLIER AND STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION 

• Coordinate supplier communication related to purchase orders, changes, and operational issues 
• Act as the main operational interface for internal stakeholders on day-to-day procurement execution and personally support urgent or complex cases when needed 
• Oversee supplier onboarding support and related master data activities 
• Resolve or escalate operational issues impacting order execution and service delivery 

PROCESS COMPLIANCE AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL 

• Define operational procurement policies, procedures and work instructions, provide methodological guidance and ensure their implementation across the Group 
• Monitor backlog, automation levels, exception handling, and operational controls 
• Identify, manage, and escalate operational risks or issues impacting team performance 
• Own governance of Procure-to-Order processes and ensure process harmonization across Group and oversee correct execution of procurement workflows and approval processes in SAP, both through team coordination and direct hands-on involvement 

REPORTING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

• Track team performance, including processing volumes, backlog, service levels, and issue resolution 
• Manage centralized procurement reporting and provide operational performance insights 
• Actively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and drive standardization of operational procurement processes across the Group 
• Identify, support, and drive opportunities for automation and AI adoption across operational procurement activities 
• Analyze procurement data to support optimization, standardization, and capacity planning 

SAP IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT 

• Act as a business owner for operational procurement readiness activities for SAP implementation 
• Own system testing (UAT) and process validation for operational procurement 
• Ensure structured procurement data is prepared and maintained for SAP operations 
• Define business requirements and approve process solutions for Operational Procurement within SAP
• Drive adoption and optimization of SAP procurement processes across the team and internal stakeholders 
• Train and guide internal users who create purchase requisitions in SAP and ensure correct use of the process 

What We’re Looking For: 

• University degree preferred
• English – working / business level
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement operations, sourcing, or shared services in multinational environment
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience with team leadership or coordination
• Experience in procurement of IT, technology and general services
• Experience defining, implementing and governing procurement governance frameworks 
• Experience with process governance, standardisation and continuous improvement in multinational environments
• Proven experience in procurement process management, operational excellence or shared service environments
• Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Order (P2O) processes
• Practical experience with ERP systems (SAP MM/ S/4HANA preferred)
• Understanding of procurement master data, contracts, and catalogues
• Ability to lead through hands-on example in operational environment
• Experience with reporting tools and data analysis
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, automation, digitalization) is an advantage
• Strong MS Excel/data skills

Why You’ll Love It Here 

• Beyond our incredible office space, joining our team means enjoying a range of benefits: 
• An annual bonus   
• 5 weeks of holiday  
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements  
• An individual career development plan  
• Meal allowance 
• Cafeteria Benefit System (sports, culture, travel, health) 
• Employee events, well-being programs, and internal activities 
• Employee Referral Program 
• International environment with stable background 
• In-house barista, refreshments, and weekly fruit days 
• Access to internal tools and modern HR processes 
• Partner discounts (Dr. Max, Datart, Škoda Auto, and other) 

If this sounds like your kind of place, let us know by applying! We can’t wait to hear from you. 

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