Global Procurement Category Specialist, Third Party Operations at Diageo

About You

We are looking for an individual with a drive to be the best: an individual that engages and influences with senior leaders in the organisation, a self starter that builds up a global picture, someone that can help build and deliver exceptional procurement strategies to develop an exciting future platform.

About the Role

• This role will be a part of the Global Packaging Team within Global Supply Procurement.
• This role is a direct report to the Global Category Manager - Third Party Operations.
• This role is focused on Global TPO strategy development and execution – scope is global, with priority markets across Europe and LAC, as well as US and Africa.
• The portfolio spend across the markets is estimated to be c$250m p.a. (but TBC)
• The person in this role will be responsible for partnering with a diverse set of key stakeholder relationships across Markets, Supply Chain, Strategy (Network Design), Finance, Innovation, Technical and both Regional & Global Procurement. In addition, this role interfaces with a broad range of external suppliers and industry bodies.
• This is a critical role in a high profile Category. The role will support with engagements with GMs, Category Heads and Innovation Directors to drive Diageo’s Growth ambition and support the Global RTD strategy
• Procurements aim is to deliver value to the business by the successful development and execution of world class strategies and sourcing plans. The Category Specialist role is key to deliver against this aim.
• The TPO Procurement team’s primary focus for the role in on strategy development, and to transform the Category from local/tactical to a strategic pillar and growth enabler in Diageo’s supply chain. This requires strong governance but will also have a significant focus on execution e.g. large scale or multi-market sourcing activity; implementation of global or pan-regional contracts, assessment and recommendation of models including tolling, turnkey and royalties, supplier collaboration and innovation.
• This person will play a major supporting role in developing and executing the TPO strategy as it relates to Diageo’s growth ambition and will play a pivotal role in the success of our future supply chain.   
• Lead the identification and management of all risks associated across the TPO portfolio.
• Ensure all compliance and GAR process are followed, tracked and reported on.

Experience, Skills & Capabilities Required

• Significant procurement experience, preferably within Packaging category
• Experience in Technical and/or Supply Chain e.g. Brand Change & Innovation, RTM/RTC or Operations
• Experience in multi market change and strategy projects desirable
• Excellent data, analytics, and insight skills.
• Understanding of the category management process including Category Strategy development.
• Demonstrated performance working on programs with global cross-functional teams, experience in delivering programs aligned to category and Procurement strategies.
• Capable of delivering great outcomes when managing high value & complex programs.  Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, specifications and material supply chains essential.
• 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; good commercial acumen.
• Ability in leading Supplier Collaboration/Supplier Relationship Management programmes desirable