Job Description :

About Us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the diversity of our talent and strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.

About the Role

Diageo’s Procurement structure is a mixture of above-market resources focused on developing world class category strategies and in-market Procurement resources focused on excellence in execution of category strategies and supplier performance management.

We are looking for an individual with a drive to be the best: a brilliant negotiator, influencer and leader that can deliver exceptional procurement strategies.

• This role will be a part of the Supply Categories Team within Global Supply Procurement.

• This role is a direct report to the Head of Procurement, Supply Categories

• This role is focused on Manufacturing Services strategy execution in the Supply Categories Market.

• The portfolio spend across Manufacturing Services in Supply categories is c£250m in Capex, £170m in Utilities, £70m in MRO and £10m in TPO p.a. across the P&L and Balance Sheet.

• The person in this role will manage a team of 7 market category specialists

• The person in this role will be responsible for partnering with a diverse set of key collaborator relationships across Sustainability, Finance, Brand, Innovation, Technical and both Regional & Global Procurement. In addition, this role works with a broad range of external suppliers and industry bodies.

• Procurements aim is to deliver value to the business by the successful development and execution of world class strategies and sourcing plans. It is the Category Manager role that delivers against this aim.

• Primary focus for the role is the execution of our strategy in market including market sourcing activity; implementation of contracts & supplier collaboration and innovation across Baileys, Beer, European Spirits and Scotch categories.

• This person will play a leading role in implementing the Utilities Strategy, Cask Strategy, MRO Strategy and Capex Strategy for Supply Categories and in doing so Diageo’s 2030 Spirit of Progress ambition.

• Lead the identification and management of all risks associated across the Manufacturing Services portfolio.

• Ensure all compliance and GAR process are followed, tracked and reported on.

Experience, Skills & Capabilities Required

• Extensive procurement experience preferably within Manufacturing Services

• Excellent data, analytics, and insight skills

• Excellent understanding of the category management process including Category Strategy development

• Demonstrated performance when both leading and working on programs with global cross-functional teams, experience in executing programs aligned to category and Procurement strategies.

• Experienced negotiator, capable of delivering great outcomes when managing high value & complex programs.

• Knowledge and understanding of basic manufacturing processes and material supply chains desirable

• Strong analytical and financial awareness including an understanding of Total Cost of Ownership and end to end value delivery. Use of advanced data and analytics (cost modelling & projection) to drive best in class strategies and negotiation plans beneficial.

• Track record of generating insights to influence decision-making; strong commercial acumen

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying. Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

● Competitive base salary and bonus scheme

● Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

● Contributary pension scheme

● Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family

● Share options

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.

We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

#LI-Hybrid

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Edinburgh Park

Additional Locations :

Capital House, Onyx, Glasgow, Santa Vittoria, St James Gate

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-04-29

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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