Market Category Manager, Supply

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Market Category Manager, Supply

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Descripción del puesto:

Who are we: 

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.  

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. 

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. 

About the Function: 

Procurement shapes how we build and grow our brands through the partnerships, services and materials that support our business. 

Managing over US$12bn of spend, this team works across our global supply chain to create value, drive efficiency and support sustainable growth. From supplier partnerships to innovation, their work has a direct impact on the quality and success of our brands. 

You’ll collaborate with teams and partners around the world, helping deliver solutions that meet today’s needs while shaping what comes next. 

About the Role: 

The Market Category Manager – Supply (Australia) plays a key role in shaping and delivering Diageo Australia’s logistics procurement strategy, driving value, resilience, supplier performance and productivity across the supply network.

Working within the APAC Supply Procurement team, the role partners closely with the Australia Supply Leadership Team and MOVE to translate regional category strategies into market impact. This is a highly influential role that connects Procurement, Supply and external partners to simplify ways of working, unlock supplier value and support Diageo’s growth and sustainability ambitions. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Lead the execution of the Australia Logistics category strategy in partnership with APAC Supply Procurement, MOVE and key Supply stakeholders.  
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, acting as a trusted Procurement business partner and connector between market and regional teams.  
• Drive sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier performance to deliver financial, service, quality, risk and productivity outcomes.  
• Lead supplier governance and performance reviews, finding opportunities to improve service, resilience, innovation and total cost.  
• Partner with Supply Leadership to identify difficulties, simplify ways of working and build procurement priorities around business needs.  
• Drive sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives with suppliers, supporting Diageo’s Society 2030 ambitions across inclusion, sustainability and positive drinking.  
• Support the broader Procurement team through capability building, guideline sharing and strong governance, compliance and execution within the field.  

Experience / Skills Required: 

• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or a similar commercial role, ideally within FMCG or a supply-led environment.  
• Proven experience developing and accomplishing category strategies, sourcing initiatives and supplier performance programs, ideally across Logistics.  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to understand cost drivers, identify value opportunities and make decisions based on total business value.  
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with and influencing suppliers, with strong contract, risk and performance management capability.  
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across regional, global and cross-functional teams.  
• Highly analytical, organised and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.  
• Clear and compelling communicator who can simplify complex issues, challenge the status quo and mobilise stakeholders to deliver results. 

Flexible Working: 

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

Rewards & Benefits: 

At Diageo, we offer more than just a role— we offer an environment where you can thrive, grow and be recognised for your impact. 

• Competitive reward – Market-leading salary, performance-driven bonus and industry perks 
• Flexible ways of working – Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you 
• Industry-leading family leave – Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life’s key moments 
• Health & wellbeing – Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes 
• Career growth – Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmes and clear pathways for development 
• Inclusive culture – A values-led, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work 
• Product perks – Employee discounts and experiences across our iconic portfolio 

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: 

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. 

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. 

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win.

Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. 

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. 

Recruitment Scam Warning 

Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. 

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