Innovation-Focused Procurement Category Manager

Diageo; Plainfield (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Procurement Category Manager, Innovation to connect brand and innovation ambitions with supplier capability in North America. You will embed procurement early in the lifecycle, align packaging and liquid sourcing with the product pipeline, and lead strategic supplier partnerships to enable next-generation launches.

Day-to-day work includes shaping cost, risk, and supplier readiness while collaborating with R&D, Brand, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, innovation, or R&D in a fast-paced environment.
• Packaging and/or liquid category knowledge.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage strategic supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own NA sourcing innovation strategy and link pipeline to a clear supplier plan.
• Lead supplier relationships for innovation and renovation projects in NA.
• Partner with Brand, Innovation and R&D early to shape concepts and cost decisions.
• Drive cost modeling, risk assessment and supplier readiness for launches.
• Define and implement best practices for procurement in innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influence

Data-driven

Storytelling

Change leadership

Education

University degree

CIPS/MBA desirable

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Diageo is seeking a Procurement Category Manager, Innovation to connect brand and innovation ambitions with supplier capability in North America. You will embed procurement early in the lifecycle, align packaging and liquid sourcing with the product pipeline, and lead strategic supplier partnerships to enable next-generation launches.

Day-to-day work includes shaping cost, risk, and supplier readiness while collaborating with R&D, Brand, and Finance.