Procurement Operations Specialist - Source to Pay

Diageo India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Diageo India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a Source to Pay - Procurement Operations Specialist-2 to support global and regional procurement teams. You will act as interface between GBS & Procurement, ensuring right goods from right suppliers at right price, across P2P and procurement operations.

The role requires advanced sourcing knowledge, eSourcing tools, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across markets, with potential travel and

Qualifications

• Degree in business or procurement or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement and sourcing.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with eSourcing tools like Coupa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Source to Pay processes (Purchase to Pay) and Procurement Operations.
• Interface between GBS & Procurement to ensure value and compliance.
• Support global and regional category procurement teams and supplier relations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Sourcing knowledge

Education

Degree in business or procurement

Tools

Coupa

CSO

Job description

Source to Pay - Procurement Operations - Specialist-2

Job Title- Source to Pay - Procurement Operations - Specialist-2

About us-

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating

About the Function:

Global Business Operations keeps our business moving, connecting markets, streamlining processes and keeping everything running smoothly at scale. With teams across Bangalore, Budapest, Bogotá, Gurugram, and Manila, GBO delivers the essential services that support our day-to-day performance, from finance to operations and beyond. It’s a truly global environment, where collaboration across time zones and cultures is part of everyday life. You’ll gain exposure to different markets, build skills for the future and develop a broad understanding of how a business operates at scale. It’s a great place to learn, grow and see the bigger picture.

About the team:

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About the role:

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title: Junior Manager-Source to Pay - Procurement Operations Level: L5C

Reports To: Sourcing Manager_ P-ops

Location : Bangalore

Context/Scope: The Supplier Experience Team is responsible to ensure that Source To Pay processes (including Purchase to Pay and Procurement Operations) are working effectively & efficiently, are well controlled and drive value for Diageo, also ensuring control agenda (SOX compliance) across all areas as well. This role is part of the Supplier Experience Team and reports to the Sourcing Manager_ P-ops This role acts as the interface between GBS & Procurement community (accountable for the purchasing strategy) ensuring Diageo buys the right goods and services from the right supplier at the right price. This is a sourcing specialist role which will directly support the Global and Regional Category Procurement teams, STP systems support and suppliers. Advanced prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Degree educated preferably in a business or Procurement related field or relevant commercial experience in a consumer products environment. 5+ years of experience in Procurement and Sourcing, including but not limited to processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements. Strong understanding of Sourcing Advanced business, financial, legal, 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 Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery (what & how of performance) 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 Experience with managing individuals across multiple locations and cultures is a benefit.

Potential Barriers in Role:

• Lack of prior experience in leading negotiations, sourcing and contracting activity with limited supervision
• Lack of project management skills
• Lack of Procurement or market knowledge for their categories and markets
• Lack of experience of using sourcing tools and systems
• Lack of motivation and leadership skills
• Inability and lack of drive to prioritise actions to deliver against tight timelines.
• Inability to communicate clearly and concisely in a timely and professional manner
• Flexible Working options / Travel requirements
• Hours of working will be determined by markets supported e.g., Europe, Africa, NAM etc.

Rewards & Benefits Statement:

• Flexibility is key to our success.
• From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We accept diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.

Worker Type : Regular

Primary Location: Bangalore Karle Town SEZ

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date : 2026-09-01

Experience Level Mid Level