Assistant Manager, Procurement Operations
Core
Lead sourcing projects, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reduction strategies for global and regional procurement categories.
Role type
Assistant Manager, Sourcing Lead (Source to Pay)
Builds
Procurement strategies, vendor contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for Diageo's global supply chain.
Domain
Consumer Products / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis (cost analysis, TCO, sourcing performance)
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Sourcing strategy, Cost reduction analysis, Stakeholder management, Project management, Compliance (SOX), eSourcing tools proficiency
Preferred skills
Coupa/CSO platform expertise, Indirect category sourcing experience, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Coupa, CSO
Responsibilities
Execute complex sourcing projects including RFPs and eAuctions; Negotiate contracts and TCO with suppliers; Analyze procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify supplier opportunities; Provide expert advice on tender processes and digital sourcing; Drive continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes.
Seniority
Assistant Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities