Procurement Specialist

Diageo España SA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo Bangalore seeks a Procurement Operations Specialist to lead strategic sourcing activities, aligning with Global/Regional teams. You will drive tendering, eSourcing events and supplier selections while ensuring compliance and value delivery across packaging and spend categories.

The role requires 6+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, with experience in Coupa/CSO and global processes. Based in Bangalore, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or procurement or related commercial field.
• 6+ years of procurement and sourcing experience including compliance.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and contracting processes.
• Experience in Packaging category and other supply categories preferred.
• Mastery in eSourcing tools such as Coupa and CSO; cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate sourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and eAuctions within SLA/KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Provide technical support for eRFX and eAuction with strategy and event management.
• Suggest suppliers for sourcing events based on criteria like diversity and commercial advantage.
• Be champion for spend area; build relationships with stakeholders; ensure compliance and sourcing best practices.
• Support leadership to meet milestones and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or procurement

Tools

Coupa

CSO

eSourcing tools

Job description

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title: Procurement Operations Specialist Level: L5C Reports To: Manager-Sourcing Location Bangalore

TheSupplier ExperienceTeamis responsible to ensure thatSourceToPayprocesses (includingPurchase to Pay andProcurement 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 ispart of theSupplier ExperienceTeam and reportsto theProcurement OperationsTeamLead. This role acts as the interface betweenGBO & Procurement community (accountable for thepurchasing strategy) ensuring Diageo buysthe rightgoodsand servicesfrom the right supplierat the right price. Thisis a sourcing specialistrolewhichwilldirectly support theGlobal and Regional Category Procurement teams,STP systems support and suppliers. Advanced prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential. Financial The role will support the overallSourcing process, both for spend owned by GBO end-to-end and spend managed by regional procurement.The role will be responsible to deliver productivity savings (both hard and mitigation) through efficient and effective sourcing processes r>

Market Complexity

This role will work withtheProcurement Category Managersand Specialistsand suppliers and will interface with business usersand seniorstakeholders. These relationships may encompass people based in a variety of locations and across multiple cultures, languages, seniority levelsand time-zones. Prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential. APAC regional Knowledge and experience ispreferred .

Leadership Responsibilities

This role has no line managementresponsibilities,but the role will be expected to lead and managesourcingactivities that will need the candidate to showstrongleadership qualities. This role is required to engage, manage & influence the different stakeholder groups associated withStrategicSourcingprocesses to deliver atimely and cost-effective sourcing.It requires the incumbent to haveadvanced knowledge of tendering systems and tools such asCoupa/CSOand end to end procurement processes. The role will be expectedto share best practice acrossProcurement and Sourcing teams andto seek out insights for improvements to processes, ways of working and opportunities for consolidation of sourcing requirements. To be effective,abroad understanding of contractual conceptswill be helpful.

Responsibilities

• The timely managementand strategiccoordination ofsourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ)and eAuctionsfrom the business within the agreed SLA’s and KPI’s
• Looking for and implementing opportunities for continuous system and process improvement
• Providing strong technical support of eRFX and eAuction with strategy, content and overall event management
• May provide recommendations on suppliers to participate in sourcing events, based on criteria such as diversity, sustainability, commercial advantage or service delivery
• Be the champion for their defined area/portfolio of spend, including category and market/country, knowing the right sources of supply, the policies applicable and the compliance requirements as well as the external sources that can be contacted to meet the overall business requirement
• Build proactive and positively beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, being able to influence upwards

Purpose of Role

TheSourcing Expertwill be expected to Play a lead role in the tendering process forSupplyCategory(preferably Packaging)other category expertise is fine as well, designing the process, launching eSourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and eAuction, post-event analysis, selecting the supplier and sign off contract’s requirements(if needed) Provide advice and direction to business stakeholders directing them to the correct sourcing channels. Deliver their services in a compliant manner against the agreed ways of working, KPI’s and SLA’s, driving an environment of high-quality service delivery and continuous process and system improvements; contributes actively in developing strategic plan to reach target KPIs Deliver excellent customer experience and provide accurate and efficient responses within the targeted service level agreement. Work and form strong partnerships with the global STP leadership, Procurement, Finance teams and related departments.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

• Support the delivery of the Procurement strategic plan and seek for incremental opportunities beyond the committed savings target
• Recommend new suppliers as needed, sourcing and take feedback on sourcing outcomes to meet Diageo business needs as agreed with key stakeholders
• Build credible, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Maintain governance processes and compliance
• To develop an in-depth understanding of the key existing contracts in Packaging category. Includes understanding of and application of key commercial and legal concepts
• Managing the complex tendering process for certain spend on goods and services across the countries and market for which they have defined responsibility
• Create contract as needed within certain defined categories of spend and agreed spend parameters
• Responsible for driving an environment of continuous improvement, lead sourcing related system/process improvements and projects
• Drive a culture of compliance and excellence to ensure the STP process is optimized
• Bringing leading tendering practices and templates to procurement and stakeholders
• Support SE leadership team to ensure milestones and objectives are always met, taking ownership and representing Procurement Operations Team or wider SE scope in projects

Qualifications and Experience Required

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 of Sourcing. Experience in Packaging category and other Supply Categories (Raw materials, Capex) is preferred. 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. 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 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. Exposure to Alco-Bev industry is preferred

Barriers to Success in Role

Potential Barriers for success would be: 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 timelyand professional manner Flexible Working options / Travel requirements Hours of working will be determined by markets supported. e.g., APAC( APAC timezone is preferred)