Lead Category Manager, Polymer Packaging (PET & Closures)

Diageo plc; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and Benefits package

Job summary

Diageo España SA in Illinois is seeking a Category Manager, Polymer Packaging to lead category management across PET and Closures and drive a cohesive 3–5 year sourcing strategy for packaging. You will manage significant spend, deliver value, monitor supplier performance and risk, and coach a high-performing cross-regional team within the Global Packaging function.

Join a diverse, inclusive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning as you help shape sustainable procurement across

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end procurement in packaging categories.
• Ability to drive cost value and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across regions and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management across PET and Closures; shape 3–5 year sourcing strategy.
• Drive value creation, supplier performance, and risk management across the packaging base.
• Coach and lead a high-performing, cross-regional Global Packaging team.

Skills

Category management

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Diageo España SA in Illinois is seeking a Category Manager, Polymer Packaging to lead category management across PET and Closures and drive a cohesive 3–5 year sourcing strategy for packaging. You will manage significant spend, deliver value, monitor supplier performance and risk, and coach a high-performing cross-regional team within the Global Packaging function.

Join a diverse, inclusive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning as you help shape sustainable procurement across