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Market Category Specialist, Indirects - Europe, London
Client: Diageo
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b58e5a1052e9
Job Views: 7
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
Description:
Join our Procurement Team at Diageo, a global leader in iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker. We source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion litres of products annually across 180 markets. Our procurement function manages over £5 billion in annual expenditure, focusing on delivering sustainable value and building strong relationships internally and externally.
About the Team:
Our Europe Procurement team contributes to performance and protects Diageo's reputation by delivering value across our supply chain through commercial leadership, supplier innovation, and sustainability initiatives. The team covers market clusters including Great Britain, Ireland, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and MENA.
About the Role:
This role manages approximately $400m spend across categories like Real Estate & Facilities Management, HR Services, Professional Services, and Route-To-Consumer. It specifically leads the HR Services category, including fleet, recruitment, temporary labor, learning & development, mobility, and benefits.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver financial and non-financial targets.
* Implement Europe/Global category strategies.
* Drive sourcing, demand management, supplier relationship management, and supplier innovation.
* Manage supplier performance with KPIs and SLAs.
* Engage stakeholders effectively.
* Ensure compliance standards are maintained.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Degree or relevant work experience.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
* Experience in procurement or business, including negotiations and benchmarking.
* Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
* Ability to identify opportunities, assess risks, and deliver beneficial outcomes.
* Understanding of cost drivers and end-to-end value.
* Independent problem-solving skills.
* Commercial judgment and business understanding.
* Adaptability to fast-paced environments.
* Effective communication and influencing skills.
Working with Us:
We offer flexible working arrangements and value diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include work-life balance policies, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, and share options.
Join us to be part of a global organization that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where everyone is valued.
About Us:
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with over 200 brands in nearly 180 countries. We are committed to creating the best-performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company, driven by curiosity, creativity, and purpose.
If you’re inspired, this could be the opportunity for you.
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