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Job Description :

Global Procurement; Global Category Specialist, Manufacturing Services

Function: Global Procurement

CoE: Global Supply

Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world!

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

Working across all areas within the Manufacturing Services team (CapEx, MRO, Utilities and Dispense) this role will focus on project implementation in our AOP program. Lead projects risks, deliver planed savings and or improvements, identify and deliver additional opportunities;

• Support the category leads in strategy refresh with category insights.

• Manage or support the execution on key strategic projects. Ranging from large Capital projects to onsite spares and services provisions.n Utilities CapEx Also opportunity for involvement across all spend areas including CapEx and Dispense and utilities. and Utilities.

• Support risk management activities, market risk assessments & category risk assessments

• Work in collaboration with in-market teams - sharing supplier performance data; building supplier improvement plans.

• Project delivery – on time, to budget (including savings delivery), to specification.

REQUIREMENTS (CAPABILITIES, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)

• Graduate or equivalent qualification and member of professional body, e.g., CIPS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in CapEx Procurement

• Strong analytical and financial awareness including a strong understanding of financial goals & value drivers

• Need to be technically literate with record of using systems effectively

• Preference for engineering and or operations experience of 5 years + Strong verbal, written and presentation; strong interpersonal skills

• Record of consistent performance and delivery

Category-specific requirements

• Experience in category management, sourcing & relationship management

• Ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams

• Ability to work with in-market teams colleagues to share insights and good practice

• Ability to implement Pan-regional and global sourcing exercises with multiple business partners. Analyse, recommend and secure business alignment.

• Ability to work with regional teams in the execution of sourcing recommendation and ongoing supplier performance management.

• Strong interest, skills, expertise in renewable energy procurement

ACCOUNTABILITIES

General

• Applied expertise. Work with internal partners (Procurement and business) to ensure RFP’s focus on key business and commercial outcomes.

• Category excellence. Strong understanding of category and sourcing outcomes. Lead development of best-in-class market data and knowledge, category strategies and sourcing events by applying Diageo standards for category excellence. Contribute to improvement of existing and development of new tools & techniques.

Category strategy Sourcing delivery

• Business partnering. Work with business partners to ensure sourcing exercises delivery required outcomes whilst handling all risks and assuring program value is achieved.

• Business partnering. In close alignment with category managers, develop and grow relationships with customers, partners and suppliers for deeper insights into needs and capabilities; articulate requirements and deliver insights for greater value from partner collaboration.

• Best in class capabilities. Learning shared and adopted into practice across Procurement team

• Best in class capabilities. Generate insights and opportunities from internal and external benchmarking, develop cost models to consider scenarios with suppliers and partners and build & evolve analytics capabilities that allow regular review and improvement of strategies. Learning shared and adopted into practice across Procurement team.

• Strategy development. Support the development and evolution of category strategies by (1) collecting, articulating and confirming business requirements; (2) researching and analysing market dynamics; and (3) assessing opportunities and proposing solutions.

Sourcing

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support the transition to net zero / SoP 2030 targets. Engage business partners as required, apply Diageo Procurement best in class practice standard.

• Contracting. For relevant sourcing projects, support effective planning, preparation and application of the Negotiation Toolkit. Support category managers in negotiating and closing contracts. Complete contracts into the system. Manage contracts and contract compliance (Diageo partner compliance and Supplier compliance) through contract lifecycles.

Risk management

• Mitigate risks. Support risk management activities with data inputs.

• Apply and improve tools & techniques. Apply Procurement best in class practice standard, ensuring the most recent and relevant approaches are always applied

Supplier relationship management

• Supplier relationship. Utilise supplier relationship management frameworks to assess supplier performance, highlight areas for improvement and build action plans with suppliers.

• Supplier development. Develop supply base to support SoP 2030 targets. In line with Procurement strategic supplier strategies, collaborate with suppliers to unlock breakthrough opportunities for the business; stimulate supplier capabilities to generate ideas for the future.

• Supplier relationship. Establish standards, ways of working and trust relationships with global & regional suppliers; in relevant categories; ensure best in class practices are applied and that there is a good foundation for strong performance, risk mitigation and rapid resolution of issues.

EXCELLENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN ‘SOURCE’

• Experience working within KPI-led performance management structures and rigorous tiered reporting and performance review structures.

• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in working with extended and remote team members and collaborators.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• Win through Execution. Flexible, agile & resilient, adapting plans in the face of change. Track record of execution in a business undergoing transformation.

• Shape the Future. Not afraid to challenge the status quo, challenge complacency, develop ambitious plans and bring clarity to others. Drives collaboration in reaching a common understanding of the future. A natural business partner, enrolling team members in your vision.

• Invest in Talent. Eager to stretch yourself and encourage others to do the same.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Plainfield Tech Centre

Additional Locations :

3WTC

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-08-16

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$102375

Maximum Salary:

$170625

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.

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.

DRINKiQ

What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)