Job Description :

　　Market Category Analyst

　　Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast, Santa Vittoria

　　Permanent

　　Closing date: October 7, 2023

　　Join our Procurement Team

　　There’s a rich variety of commercial challenges for you to immerse yourself in as part of the procurement team. We want services, partnerships and products that meet our needs today and tomorrow. We have high benchmarks for sustainability. And we want to be the best, in terms of the partnerships we foster and the results we deliver.

　　So, this is about people as much as numbers. Building relationships internally, so you know what we need; and externally, to enable you to bring to us solutions on what is possible and industry leading.

　　About the Team

　　Deliver Procurement outcomes for Diageo within one or more categories of spend, through effective support to Category Specialists and Managers across Global Brand Supply Procurement This includes (but is not limited to):

　　Supporting Sourcing activities for specific categories of spend procured in Market, by providing analytical support for MCS & CMDeveloping subject-matter expertise for specific spend categories, and supporting collation of data to aid appropriate decision making for procurement and key partners

　　Accountable for active participation in a global community of procurement professionals in one or more spend categories, including joining regular meetings, supporting alignment around strategy, supporting development of own and others’ capabilities & expertise and sharing of standard methodologies. They are also accountable for aligning local data with Diageo standards for data and knowledge management and for ensuring global access to it.

　　About the Role

　　Monthly reporting and performance tracking are key to successful management of supplier performance.

　　Market Category Analyst Roles are aligned to categories however a degree of flexibility will be required in managing data needs across all categories & geographies within Global brand supply team. Each analyst to provide a standard level of service to the categories that they support comprising of;

　　Vendor change management – new SSH – all geographiesAd hoc requests for support in any key area within categoriesE-sourcing events – e.g. Compilation of supporting analysis, volumes, price, technical information SourcingPinnacle Scorecards & Admin responsibilitiesBuyers matrix maintenanceReview & Action monthly Sedex reportPrepare Category SMT Packs & Supplier reviews packs Month end reporting supportCategory Project supportSupport to category on annual standard setting exerciseUAT testing for relevant systems (adhoc)Supporting Specialist activity e.g. Benchmarking, overall management of specific suppliers (TPO), costing for Case Carton Assembly, VAP & Internal/external rework briefsPCMG PO creation (Utilities)Quarterly Fuels Survey (Utilities)Support Contract creationannual VAT exemption declaration (SV) VAT Plafond -working with SV Statutory & Tax analystOcean freight management includes new route creations & route changes, carrier rate request & changes in Z-freight, transit time changes.TMS updatesOcean freight Adhoc request – customer queries, blocks etc.

　　In this role you will be responsible for:

　　Market sourcing. Support sourcing activities for CM2 (above-market leverage) and CM1 (truly market-specific) spend categories. Engage community members as required, apply Diageo best practice standards.Market contracting. For relevant sourcing projects, prepare associated contract schedule information.Apply and improve tools & techniques. Apply Diageo best practice standards, ensuring the most recent and relevant approaches are always applied; use formal governance and peer review to ensure the quality and efficacy of risk management; contribute to development of standards.Supplier relationship. Apply standards, ways of working and trust relationships with market suppliers in relevant categories; ensure Diageo best practices are applied and that there is a good foundation for strong performance, risk mitigation and rapid resolution of issues.Supplier performance. Support definition and drive monitoring of critical metrics, improving the value of data generated and applied and liaise with Supply sites for resolution of escalated issues. Provide data analysis and input to the Category Specialist to manage the relationship with suppliers to the performance plan and maximise value for Diageo.Data management. Maintain all relevant data on systems e.g., vendor details, SEDEX, Pinnacle, z-freight, trackers, SAP.

　　To be successful in this role, you will need:

　　Graduate or equivalent qualification.Experience in Procurement, Finance, FMCG Commercial or other relevant role, with exposure to supply markets and spend categories relevant to the roleDemonstrated performance in projects and in cross-market teams.Strong analytical and financial awareness including a strong understanding of AOP requirements and financial goals & value drivers relevant to the categories in scopeTrack record of generating insights to influence decision-making; good commercial skillGood systems knowledge (esp. SAP, PRDM, M/S Office, E-collaborate or similar systems & tools)Strong verbal, written and presentation; strong interpersonal skillsProven track record of consistent performance and delivery

　　Working with Us

　　Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

　　Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

　　Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activitiesContributory pension schemeCompetitive annual bonus (dependent on performance)Generous holiday allowance

　　Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. 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.

　　Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces 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 — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

　　With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Join us, and you’ll be celebrated for your work and empowered to be you. Together with people around the world, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a tomorrow worth celebrating.

　　Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.

　　We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

　　Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

　　Worker Type :

　　Regular

　　Primary Location:

　　Onyx, Glasgow

　　Additional Locations :

　　Edinburgh Park, Nangor Road, Santa Vittoria, St James Gate

　　Job Posting Start Date :

　　2023-10-24