Strategic Procurement Leader

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Redefined Ltd Full time
About the Role

The Global Category Director - Primary Packaging is a critical role in driving the transformation of Diageo's procurement function. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive global category strategy for primary packaging, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and financial expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, with experience leading a category in an international environment. They will possess excellent business acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to work across the end-to-end supply chain. A management style that prioritizes diversity and inclusion is essential.

The role reports to the HOP - Global Supply & Sustainable Procurement and has accountability for an annual spend of circa £1.6bn. The successful candidate will lead a team of 15 highly skilled procurement professionals and be responsible for developing long-term, innovative, integrated category strategies that drive holistic supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global category strategy for primary packaging
  • Lead the end-to-end container strategy for Global Brand Supply (GBS)
  • Manage a team of 15 procurement professionals
  • Develop long-term, innovative, integrated category strategies
  • Engage senior internal and external collaborators to champion strategic outcomes

Requirements:

  • Strong academic credentials, preferably a degree and an MBA or equivalent experience
  • Substantial proven experience in Procurement with a leadership position
  • Experience leading a procurement category in an international environment
  • Strong knowledge of Best-in-Class Procurement practices and ways of working
  • Ability to implement Pan-regional and global sourcing exercises

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary and bonus scheme
  • Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Share options

About Us:

Diageo is a leading consumer goods company with a portfolio of iconic brands. We are committed to celebrating life every day, everywhere, and our purpose is to bring people together through the joy of drinking. We are looking for talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.



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