Our Lineup

We are Tipico, Germany's leading sports betting provider and one of the most dynamic tech companies in the industry. We approach every challenge like a Championship match, with a mission to excite the arena and elevate the betting experience for every customer. Our culture is energetic and ambitious—we play as a team to win high, leave an impact, and commit to excellence. Fueled by our passion for the perfect product, we use the newest tech stack to get better every single day.

At Tipico, we believe in owning our game. Are you ready to step onto the pitch, bring your best self, and become a champion? Then show us your game face – because we’re looking for an IT Supplier Manager (m/f/x) to join the team!

Tipico is looking for an IT Supplier Manager to join our team. Grow with us, introduce us to new ideas and develop products that maximise the thrill of sports for our customers. Every day, you’ll work in a highly collaborative and agile environment with cross-functional team members to develop products and create technical solutions that push us forward.

Your playing field:

• Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers, delivering financial and non-financial benefits
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, influencing Senior Management/C-Level Management through data-driven suggestions
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure contractual and financial obligations are met, maximising business value
• Act as the escalation point for supplier performance and relationship issues, both commercial and operational
• Drive initiatives for contract renewals, aligning with notice periods and executing renewal strategies
• Actively participate in the IT budget process and support ongoing budget monitoring and cost control
• Verify and approve invoices related to IT contracts (software, hardware, services)
• Support custom reporting requests and manage monthly accruals
• Oversee cloud cost management contributing to significant savings
• Participate in internal projects focused on business efficiency, continuity, integrity, and compliance (e.g., audits)
• Continuously review processes and reports to identify improvement opportunities
• Standardise supplier management practices, including performance reviews, dashboards, and scorecards
• Seek contract synergies across departments
• Provide ad-hoc support to users (e.g., supplier events, IT product consultations)
• Draft SLA agreements and Statements of Work

Which skills should you bring to the pitch:

• Qualifications. Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree, preferred
• Professional Experience. Three or more years in IT sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management, with at least one year as an IT sourcing or category manager
• Executive Presence. Comfort interacting with both internal senior leaders and vendor senior leaders
• Skills. Expert-level knowledge in contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract writing
• Compliance Knowledge. Knowledge of IT compliance for data protection; knowledge of EU AI Act a plus
• Stakeholder Management. Collaborate with senior stakeholders (internal and external)
• Relationship Building. Strong relationship-building skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments
• Influencing & Negotiation. Influence and negotiate outcomes with leadership and maintain collaborative relationships with them
• Technology Sourcing Leadership. Experience leading key technology negotiations and leading large-scale or enterprise sourcing activities
• Communication Skills. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Languages. Fluent in English, verbal and written; German is a plus

This is how we score with you:

• Established International Group. We have a solid foundation on which to grow.
• Personal and Professional Growth. We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential.
• Sports Allowance. We love sports, so we subsidize your membership to keep you active.
• Modern offices. Our office in the heart of Gibraltar provides an open-plan space with the latest technology.
• Competitive Package. We care for our employees, offering a competitive salary and health insurance.
• Events. Sponsored Charity and Team gatherings, we like to have fun together as one team and reinforce our connections.
• Supportive Environment. We believe in collaboration and working together as a team, but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each and every one of us

Think a career at Tipico is right for you?

Apply now and join our winning team! If you have any questions or comments about this role, our TA team is happy to help you! Feel free to reach out to us on our social media channels

We look forward to your application!