Innovation-Driven Procurement Category Lead

Diageo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Category Manager, Innovation in North America to own the sourcing strategy for innovative packaging and liquids, linking the pipeline to supplier capability across the region.

You will partner with Brand, Innovation and R&D, lead supplier relationships, drive cost and risk management, and shape the procurement model for launch readiness and base business, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or equivalent.
• 6–8 years in procurement, innovation, supply chain and/or R&D.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the creation and delivery of the North America sourcing innovation strategy.
• Lead supplier capability and performance management across packaging and liquids.
• Partner with Brand, Innovation and R&D to shape concepts and decisions.
• Establish best practices and govern procurement for launch and base business.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influence and negotiation

Analytical and data-driven

Storytelling

Change leadership

Curiosity about AI

Education

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Diageo is seeking a Category Manager, Innovation in North America to own the sourcing strategy for innovative packaging and liquids, linking the pipeline to supplier capability across the region.

You will partner with Brand, Innovation and R&D, lead supplier relationships, drive cost and risk management, and shape the procurement model for launch readiness and base business, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment.