Luka Palavra
About Luka Palavra
Luka Palavra is a Procurement Category Manager specializing in Technology, currently employed at Entain since 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Vienna and has previous experience at Wienerberger AG in various procurement roles.
Work at Entain
Currently, Luka Palavra serves as the Procurement Category Manager - Technology at Entain. He has been in this role since 2022, working from both London and Vienna. Prior to this position, he held the role of Global Procurement Technology Lead at Entain from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, he has contributed to the company's procurement strategies and technology initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Luka Palavra earned a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management and Controlling from the University of Vienna, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from the School of Economics and Business Sarajevo, completed between 2011 and 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both procurement and marketing disciplines.
Background
Before joining Entain, Luka Palavra worked at Wienerberger AG in various capacities. He started as a Procurement Trainee in 2018 for six months, followed by a role as Procurement Digitalization Specialist from 2019 to 2020. He also supported procurement governance and process performance intelligence for eight months in 2019. His experience at Wienerberger AG contributed to his development in procurement processes.
Professional Experience
Luka Palavra has accumulated significant experience in procurement roles. His tenure at Wienerberger AG included positions that focused on procurement governance, digitalization, and process performance. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles at Entain, where he has taken on increasing responsibilities in procurement management.