Market Category Specialist, Indirects - Europe

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Market Category Specialist to join its Procurement Team. This exciting role involves managing significant spend across various categories, including HR Services and Facilities Management. You will be responsible for delivering financial targets, driving supplier innovation, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a knack for problem-solving. Join a global leader in premium drinks and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Annual Bonus

Share Options

Work-Life Balance Policies

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant work experience is required.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial and non-financial targets.
• Drive sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Engage stakeholders effectively and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Cost Drivers

Education

Degree or Relevant Work Experience

Job description

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Market Category Specialist, Indirects - Europe, London

Client: Diageo

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b58e5a1052e9

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Description:

Join our Procurement Team at Diageo, a global leader in iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker. We source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion litres of products annually across 180 markets. Our procurement function manages over £5 billion in annual expenditure, focusing on delivering sustainable value and building strong relationships internally and externally.

About the Team:

Our Europe Procurement team contributes to performance and protects Diageo's reputation by delivering value across our supply chain through commercial leadership, supplier innovation, and sustainability initiatives. The team covers market clusters including Great Britain, Ireland, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and MENA.

About the Role:

This role manages approximately $400m spend across categories like Real Estate & Facilities Management, HR Services, Professional Services, and Route-To-Consumer. It specifically leads the HR Services category, including fleet, recruitment, temporary labor, learning & development, mobility, and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver financial and non-financial targets.
• Implement Europe/Global category strategies.
• Drive sourcing, demand management, supplier relationship management, and supplier innovation.
• Manage supplier performance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Engage stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure compliance standards are maintained.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree or relevant work experience.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Experience in procurement or business, including negotiations and benchmarking.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Ability to identify opportunities, assess risks, and deliver beneficial outcomes.
• Understanding of cost drivers and end-to-end value.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Commercial judgment and business understanding.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.

Working with Us:

We offer flexible working arrangements and value diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include work-life balance policies, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, and share options.

Join us to be part of a global organization that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where everyone is valued.

About Us:

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with over 200 brands in nearly 180 countries. We are committed to creating the best-performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company, driven by curiosity, creativity, and purpose.

If you’re inspired, this could be the opportunity for you.