Market Category Specialist, Manufacturing Services

Market Category Specialist, Manufacturing Services

Location:Scotland
Permanent

Join our Procurement Team
As the custodians of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo, we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year, across 180 markets globally. The commercial challenges here are large, diverse and endlessly fascinating. Never more so than in Procurement.

As an organisation, we spend over £5 billion per year. And as the driving force in this expenditure, our Procurement teams make a far-reaching contribution to our business, productivity and growth goals - right across the globe. Premium quality and end-to-end, sustainable value are how we measure our success - across services, partnerships and products. We always want to be the best and, along with engaging the best talent to work with the best products, this is how we attempt to do it. Ultimately, this is about people as much as numbers. We build great relationships internally and externally - so we understand our needs and how to meet them. Every time. Join us in Procurement and, if you're driven, resilient and share our pioneering spirit, there's a world of opportunity here for you.

Purpose of this Role:

Drive the success of Diageo's Capex and MRO agenda by developing and implementing effective procurement strategies. Your focus will be on securing the best value and minimizing risks associated with capital expenditure projects and MRO activities. You'll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and build confidence in the procurement process.

This will involve projects at Diageo's distilleries, breweries and packaging sites and will cover procuring process equipment, construction services, packaging equipment or working with suppliers that deliver important goods and services that keep our sites operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that support Capex objectives, emphasizing value creation and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key partners across site operations, engineering, and other relevant functions. Ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the procurement process.
• Commercial Foresight: Drive cost savings, optimise supplier performance, and find opportunities for value improvement. Negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure the best possible terms.
• Strategic and Tactical Execution: Move seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on implementation. Ensure timely and efficient execution of procurement activities.
• Supplier Management: Hold suppliers accountable for delivering on commitments, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communication and Collaboration: Clearly articulate sophisticated procurement concepts to diverse audiences. Instill confidence in partners through transparent and effective communication.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Demonstrates ownership of business area and is self sufficient in managing and improving area within sphere of influence.
• Proven track record of developing and driving successful strategies.
• Strong commercial foresight and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• A proactive and results oriented approach.
• Site operations or engineering background would be beneficial
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems. beneficial

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people 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.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent variousviewpoints, experiences andcommunities who generate thought-provokingworkto enhance ourbusiness and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Contributary pension scheme
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual bonus
• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world.Toachieve this, we need theworld'svery bestpeople.We're looking for people with curiosity, 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]]>