Process Specialist, Procurement Operations

The Process Specialist, Procurement Operations role is part of the Supplier Experience Team and reports to the Procurement Operations Team Lead. The role acts as the interface between GBO & Procurement community, ensuring Diageo buys the right goods and services from the right supplier at the right price. The role supports the overall Sourcing process, delivering productivity savings through efficient and effective sourcing processes.

Requirements

• Degree educated preferably in a business or Procurement related field or relevant commercial experience in a consumer products environment.
• 6+ years of experience in Procurement and Sourcing, including but not limited to processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding and experience in Logistics and Fleet Operations is mandatory.
• Advanced business, financial, legal and commercial acumen gained from previous negotiations on sourcing projects and or contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, inter-personal skills, communication skills, negotiation skills and project management experience
• Mastery in eSourcing tools, Coupa and CSO will be preferred.
• Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and global team at all levels in an organisation.
• Language and cultural skills for the markets supported.
• Advanced communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive approach with tenacity and drive to succeed.
• Solution oriented approach to challenges

Benefits

• Flexible Working options
• Travel requirements