Global Procurement Process Analyst

Job Description :

Global Procurement Process Analyst

Location: London, Edinburgh, or Glasgow

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.

Context of the role

Diageo is undertaking an ambitious transformation journey including a global transition to the newest version of SAP (S/4 HANA), redevelopment of our reporting and analytics landscape and several process specific initiatives. This ambition has caused us to rethink our relationship with processes and data, and systems and develop a new process & data ownership model led by Global Process Owners (GPOs), assisted by Global Process Leads, and Process Analysts across all key domains within our business processes – including Global Procurement. To ensure a future-proof process design and successful transformation, Diageo is looking for a Global Procurement Process Analyst with a solid track record of process mapping and modelling and with Procurement (upstream and downstream) process understanding.

Overview

The Global Procurement Process Analyst role will work in Global Procurement (including STP and Procurement) domain globally and will be the key contributor in defining the taxonomy and language used to describe relevant processes, ownership of process health definitions / metrics / tracking, as well as responsibility to define what initiatives (including digital) should be initiated to support the improvement of processes. Another key aspect of the role will be the process mapping, ensuring controls are in the right place and effective, and documenting our processes so there is a single source of the truth.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse the current process gaps and opportunities and design the future business processes in Procurement in line with the priority transformation initiatives.
• Maintains process integrity and lead the process improvement within key priority area.
• Ensure consistency, standardization and codification of process design inducing external benchmarking and futureproof capabilities.
• Address process pain-points and via improvement plans
• Improve process compliance in-line with Diageo's Control Framework
• Understanding where process exception exists in the business.
• Track and analyse performance data to measure success and identify areas for further improvement.
• Support change impact assessment and provide necessary content and explanation for process and system functionality.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Extensive experience across Procurement Operations or Procurement Category experience
• Experience in research and analysis of data, business process improvement, or related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex processes and data sets.
• Experience of working with cross-functional teams to map complex processes, identifying difficulties and bottlenecks.
• Experience of leading and facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders to extract key information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Process Certifications (Six Sigma / Lean or equivalent) is an advantage.

Attributes:

• Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisation skills with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement and delivering value to the organisation.

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 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.

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.

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.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

1HQ

Additional Locations :

Edinburgh Park, Onyx, Glasgow

Job Posting Start Date :

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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