**Job Description :** The role is responsible for managing Media and Agencies procurement for Diageo India. This is a compressible cost base of over INR 300 cr and includes management of the agency ecosystem (including creative production) as well as managing TV, Digital and other Media buys. Besides productivity and cost mitigation delivery, the role is required to work with the Marketing team to ensure target campaign metrics are met. The category manager is also required to interface extensively with the Diageo global and other market procurement teams to ensure global best-practices and strategies are reflected in India strategy and implementation. The individual will develop and maintain category and sourcing strategies to achieve the above objectives in view of market dynamics. The individual must develop a strong and compliant supplier base and periodically track, monitor and seek to improve their performance in line with Diageo Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework. Qualification: Graduate + MBA (or equivalent work experience) Experience: Media or Marketing Procurement experience of 5-7 years in consumer-facing industry Skills needed: • Understanding of Media industry and typical operating model of the category. Basic understanding of Marketing Agency landscape and ways of working • Procurement skills e.g. category management, supplier management, sourcing, negotiations • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to build good relationship with stakeholders and suppliers while challenging inefficient practices and driving process improvement • Structured thinking and strong commercial focus • Brings an external focus to work, by being constantly updated on developments and innovations in the external world Process-oriented and able to drive process compliance. Seeks to improve and simplify process to support business needs while meeting controls requirements • Constantly seeks to improve things and create new standards at work **Diversity statement** Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Bangalore HO **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-08-21 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. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)