Global Category Manager, Sugar, Flavours, Enzymes

Our Procurement team are innovators, always seeking new ways to help our business, people and much-loved brands thrive. We're dedicated to maximising the £12 billion+ we spend every year, building brands of premium quality, while creating sustainable value and growth. Together, we're shaping the services, partnerships and innovations that meet our future needs.

Our procurement team delivers outstanding end-to-end value across our supply chain and offers innovative supplier solutions. Together, we're driving our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' plan across suppliers and agency partners to create a more sustainable world. Wherever you choose to carve your career, we'll support and encourage you in our inclusive culture.

Diageo's Procurement structure is a mixture of above-market resources focused on developing world class category strategies and in-market Procurement resources focused on excellence in execution of category strategies and supplier performance management.

We are looking for an individual with a drive to be the best: a brilliant negotiator, influencer and leader that can deliver exceptional procurement strategies.

About the Role

This role will be a part of the Global Raw Materials Team reporting directly to the Global Category Director, Raw Materials & Manufacturing Services and CAPEX.

The role is focused on Global Sugar, Flavours & Enzymes strategy development with a portfolio spend across the categories c$250m p.a.

You will be responsible for partnering with a diverse set of key stakeholder relationships across Sustainability, Finance, Brand, Innovation, Technical and both Regional & Global Procurement. In addition, this role interfaces with a broad range of external suppliers and industry bodies.

Primary focus for the role in on strategy development but will also have a significant focus on execution e.g. large scale or multi-market sourcing activity; implementation of global or pan-regional contracts & supplier collaboration and innovation.

You will play a leading role in executing the Sugar, Flavours & Enzymes strategy as it relates to Diageo's 2030 Spirit of Progress ambition. You will also lead the identification and management of all risks associated across the Sugar, Flavours & Enzymes portfolio.

In addition, you will ensure all compliance and GAR processes are followed, tracked and reported on.