Procurement Category Specialist, IndirectsJoin to apply for the Procurement Category Specialist, Indirects role at Diageo.Job Title: Procurement Category Specialist, IndirectsContract: PermanentLocation: London / Edinburgh / Glasgow / Dublin / Madrid / Amsterdam / Hamburg / Milan / Paris / BudapestClosing date: 3rd NovemberAbout The TeamAs part of our Europe Procurement team you'll play a pivotal role in contributing to performance and protecting Diageo's reputation across our supply base. This involves delivering outstanding end‑to‑end value across our supply chain through commercial leadership, offering innovative supplier solutions, and driving our sustainability agenda across our partners and suppliers. There's a rich variety of commercial challenges for you to immerse yourself in as part of the procurement team.About The RoleThe Europe Indirects procurement team manages circa $450m spend across categories of Real Estate & Facilities Management, HR Services, Travel, Professional Services and outsourced services. This role focuses on the HR Services category including talent, learning & development, payroll, outplacement, & relocation.In This Role You Will Be Responsible ToDeliver financial and non‑financial targetsDeploy Europe/Global category strategiesDeliver excellence through sourcing, demand management, supplier relationship management, supplier development and supplier innovation.Lead and implement ongoing supplier performance through setting rigorous performance KPI’s and SLA’s and through the application of a robust supplier review mechanism.Key collaboration with stakeholders ensuring full engagementPromote the highest standards of compliance consistencyExperience, Skills And Capabilities RequiredSignificant indirects procurement experience, preferably with experience in HR related categoriesStrong analytical skills including data interpretation to enable development and implementation of category strategiesAbility to find opportunities, identify and balance risks and benefits and take action to deliver the most beneficial outcome for the businessForensic understanding of the cost drivers to target and influence costs through end‑to‑end value.Ability to identify and problem solve independentlyCommercial competence, understanding of the business and judgmentAbility to work in an agile, fast moving environment and ability to keep up with pace of change and prioritise according to business needs.Strong communication and influencing skills with stakeholdersObjectively challenge established practice to stimulate alternative thinkingDegree educated or equivalent relevant work experienceFluent in English. Fluent in other European language is a benefit.Working with usOur purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. We embrace diversity and create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can belong. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure you capture this information when you submit your application.Worker TypeRegularPrimary Location1HQAdditional LocationsAmsterdam, Budapest, Edinburgh Park, Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Onyx, Glasgow, Paris, St James GateJob Posting Start Date2025-10-16Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionPurchasing and Supply ChainIndustriesBeverage Manufacturing
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