Global Procurement Specialist - Value Creation/Agile
Core
Global Procurement Specialist driving category strategies, supplier partnerships, and value creation across Diageo's £12bn global spend.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Strategic Sourcing & Category Management)
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier contracts, and risk mitigation plans for Diageo's beverage brands.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Alcohol/Beverages) / Global Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis (cost models, market intelligence)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, category management, risk assessment, commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, data-driven decision-making
Preferred skills
MBA or postgraduate qualification, experience in international/global environments, knowledge of sustainability in procurement
Technologies
Diageo Negotiation Toolkit, Procurement governance tools
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing activities for global spend categories; develop and execute global category strategies; manage supplier performance and fitness; mitigate strategic and commercial risks; drive value creation through cost efficiency and innovation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership