Market Category Specialist, Indirects - Europe

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Market Category Specialist focusing on HR Services. This role involves delivering targets, implementing strategies, and ensuring compliance while managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a degree or relevant experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Bonuses

Share Options

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Experience in procurement or business negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial and non-financial targets.
• Implement Europe/Global category strategies.
• Ensure excellence in sourcing and supplier relationships.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree

Job description

Job Description:

Market Category Specialist, Indirects – Europe

Location: London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dublin

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 02/08/2024

Join our Procurement Team at Diageo, a global leader with iconic brands like Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker. We source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion litres annually across 180 markets. Our procurement efforts contribute significantly to our business growth, focusing on sustainable value, quality, and building strong relationships internally and externally.

About the team:

Our Europe Procurement team manages a spend of approximately $400m across categories like Real Estate & Facilities Management, HR Services, Professional Services, and Route-To-Consumer. The role focuses on leading the HR Services category, including fleet, recruitment, temporary labor, learning & development, domestic mobility, and benefits.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver financial and non-financial targets.
2. Implement Europe/Global category strategies.
3. Ensure excellence in sourcing, demand management, and supplier relationships.
4. Establish and monitor supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
5. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
6. Maintain high standards of compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Degree or relevant work experience.
2. Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
3. Experience in procurement or business negotiations, forecasting, benchmarking.
4. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
5. Ability to identify opportunities, assess risks, and act beneficially.
6. Understanding of cost drivers and value end-to-end.
7. Independent problem-solving skills.
8. Commercial awareness and sound judgment.
9. Adaptability to fast-paced environments.
10. Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Working with Us:

We promote flexible working arrangements and value diversity and inclusion. Our rewards include balanced work policies, pension, health insurance, bonuses, and share options.

Our purpose is to celebrate life every day, everywhere, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is valued. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Join Diageo to be part of a global leader in premium drinks, working with passionate, innovative teams to build brands consumers love. We seek curious, creative, and bold individuals ready to make an impact.