Global Category Specialist, Closures

Diageo's Procurement structure is a mixture of above-market resources passionate about developing world class category strategies and in-market Procurement resources focused on excellence in execution of category strategies and supplier performance management. In addition, this person will work to complement existing Brand Change activity, connecting with Brand Change Managers, Brand Protection and Global brand teams to deliver a step-change in our packaging formats.

• To be accountable for driving and active participation in a global community of procurement professionals in one or more spend categories, including joining regular meetings, driving alignment around strategy, supporting development of own and others' capabilities & expertise and sharing of standard methodologies.
• To act as the focal point for delivering, ensuring effective partner management, coordination of multiple workstreams and engagement widely across Global Supply & Procurement and Commercial functions.
• Be responsible for partnering with a diverse set of key partner relationships across Sustainability, Finance, Planning, Innovation, Technical, Engineering, GBTs and both Regional & Global Procurement. In addition, this role works with a broad range of external suppliers and industry experts.
• Support the Global Procurement Category team in the delivery of strategic goals of capacity expansion and long-term security of supply.
• Play a leading role in co-developing a solution which fully meets the Packaging strategy as it relates to Diageo's 2030 Spirit of Progress ambition.
• Be responsible for outstanding governance, ensuring all compliance processes are followed, supervised and reported on.
  
  For this role we are looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
• Graduate or equivalent qualification and member of professional body, e.g., CIPS.
• Significant experience in Procurement, Finance, FMCG Commercial or other relevant role, with subject-matter expertise in supply markets and spend categories relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated performance in projects and in cross-market teams, experience developing and implementing category and procurement strategies, managing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong analytical and financial awareness including a strong understanding of AOP requirements and financial goals & value drivers relevant to the categories in scope.
• Track record of generating insights to influence decision-making; good commercial foresight.
• Good systems knowledge (esp. SAP, M/S Office, E-collaborate or similar systems & tools).
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery.
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.

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., 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 various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all., 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. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. 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

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
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.