**Job Description :** **Procurement Category Manager, Raw Materials** **About the Function:** Our Procurement team are innovators, always seeking new ways to help our business, people and much-loved brands thrive. We’re dedicated to maximising the £12 billion+ we spend every year, building brands of premium quality, while creating sustainable value and growth. Together, we’re shaping the services, partnerships and innovations that meet our future needs! Our procurement team delivers outstanding end-to-end value across our supply chain and offers innovative supplier solutions. Together, we’re driving our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' plan across suppliers and agency partners to create a more sustainable world. Wherever you choose to carve your career, we’ll support and encourage you in our inclusive culture! **Purpose:** To develop North America Procurement strategies for Raw Materials and leading the work with Diageo suppliers, establish / maintain performance targets. **Role Responsibilities:** **Management Responsibility:** + This role has responsibility for developing agreed category strategy for Raw Material categories in North America + Lead the development of appropriate relationships with key partners + Engage and gain support from key partners in developing and then implementing category strategy + Category strategy development and implementation involves working with multiple internal partner groups to understand the business needs, staying current on category / industry changes globally, and handling financial as well as supply oriented risks. + Responsible for making sure that supplier management processes are in place for all key suppliers + Responsible for driving increased value from supplier relationships within category (which may vary from open market commodity purchases to long-term single sourced relationships) + Secure raw materials necessary to support Diageo North America operations + Handle commodities and the coordination of trades through the Chicago Board of Trade and ensuring compliance to Hedge Accounting Regulations / CARM + Identify and Implement Cost Savings Initiatives + Responsible for supplier selection and contract negotiations + Work closely with Global counterparts and lead the creation of sourcing strategies for the respective regions + Prioritize and deploy resources against the highest value opportunities, both new value and value protection/enhancement. + Strong ability to prioritize and focus on delivering business goals. + Driving greater innovation through key partners/ influencing partner investment and direction **Complexity of Role:** + Requires working across multiple locations in North America and working with global colleagues and partners. + Requires an understanding of multiple cultures and global market dynamics, with the ability to distill insights from this information that are applicable at a local level + Management of special key projects crossing multiple categories and / or functions. **Key Outputs:** + Develop, agree, and deliver cross functional category strategy + Lead and achieve / exceed the performance targets agreed within strategy + Establish and maintain correct governance processes and category forums + Ensure effective supplier long term relationships exist that create sustainable value for both parties and meet all Diageo standards **Qualifications and Experience:** + Four year bachelors degree or equivalent and significant procurement experience, preferably in a consumer products or agriculture/commodity environment. + Track record of consistent performance and delivery (what & how of performance) + Functional understanding of the category management process with experience of deployment in at least one category + Experience sourcing bulk liquids, flavors, ingredients or sweeteners + Demonstrated experience in sourcing and successful negotiation. + Strong analytical skills with experience in financial or cost modelling with a proven ability to identify trends and make decisions + Proven ability to build effective Supplier relationships + Exposure to global sourcing, including experience in Latin America and commodity markets. + English and Spanish bilingual language skills a plus + Ability to operate and successfully managing variety of senior partners across a global, complex matrix structure **Flexible Working Statement:** Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported from day one. **Diversity statement:** Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Plainfield Tech Centre **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2025-02-19 **Salary Range:** **Minimum Salary:** $102375 **Maximum Salary:** $170625 **_At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others._** **_(Benefits/perks_** **_listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location._** With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. 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