**Job Description :** **ROLE PROFILE** **Job Title:** Procurement Operations Specialist **Level:** L5C **Reports To:** Manager - Sourcing **L** **ocation** Bangalore The Supplier Experience Team is responsible to ensure that Source To Pay processes (including Purchase to Pay and Procurement Operations) are working effectively & efficiently, are well controlled and drive value for Diageo, also ensuring control agenda (SOX compliance) across all areas as well. This role is part of the Supplier Experience Team and reports to the Procurement Operations Team Lead. This role acts as the interface between GBO & Procurement community (accountable for the purchasing strategy) ensuring Diageo buys the right goods and services from the right supplier at the right price. This is a sourcing specialist role which will directly support the Global and Regional Category Procurement teams, STP systems support and suppliers. Advanced prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential. Financial The role will support the overall Sourcing process, both for spend owned by GBO end-to-end and spend managed by regional procurement. The role will be responsible to deliver productivity savings (both hard and mitigation) through efficient and effective sourcing processes r> Market Complexity This role will work with the Procurement Category Managers and Specialists and suppliers and will interface with business users and senior stakeholders. These relationships may encompass people based in a variety of locations and across multiple cultures, languages, seniority levels and time-zones. Prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential. **APAC regional Knowledge and experience is** **preferred .** Leadership Responsibilities This role has no line management responsibilities, but the role will be expected to lead and manage sourcing activities that will need the candidate to show strong leadership qualities. This role is required to engage, manage & influence the different stakeholder groups associated with Strategic Sourcing processes to deliver a timely and cost-effective sourcing. It requires the incumbent to have advanced knowledge of tendering systems and tools such as Coupa/CSO and end to end procurement processes. The role will be expected to share best practice across Procurement and Sourcing teams and to seek out insights for improvements to processes, ways of working and opportunities for consolidation of sourcing requirements. To be effective, a broad understanding of contractual concepts will be helpful. Responsibilities The Sourcing Specialist would be expected to be responsible for: + The timely managementand strategiccoordination ofsourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ)and eAuctionsfrom the business within the agreed SLA's and KPI's + Looking forand implementingopportunities for continuoussystem and processimprovement + Providingstrongtechnical support ofeRFXand eAuctionwith strategy, content and overall eventmanagement. + May provide recommendations on suppliers to participate in sourcing events, based on criteria such as diversity, sustainability, commercial advantage or service delivery. + Be the champion for their defined area/portfolioof spend, including category and market/country, knowing the right sources of supply, the policies applicable and the compliance requirements as well as the external sources that can be contacted to meet the overall business requirement. + Buildproactive and positively beneficialrelationshipswithkey stakeholders, being able to influenceupwards Purpose of Role The Sourcing Expert will be expected to + Play a lead role in the tendering process forSupplyCategory(preferably Packaging)other category expertise is fine as well, designing the process, launchingeSourcingrequests (RFI, RFP, RFQ)andeAuction,post-event analysis,selecting the supplier and sign offcontract'srequirements(if needed) + Provide advice and direction to businessstakeholdersdirecting them to the correctsourcingchannels. + Deliver their services in a compliant manner against the agreed ways of working, KPI's and SLA's, driving an environment ofhigh-qualityservice delivery and continuous process and system improvements;contributesactivelyindevelopingstrategicplanto reachtargetKPIs + Deliver excellent customer experience and provide accurate and efficient responses within the targeted service levelagreement. + Work and form strong partnerships with the global STPleadership, Procurement,Financeteamsand relateddepartments. Top 3-5 Accountabilities + Support the delivery of theProcurementstrategicplan and seek for incremental opportunities beyond the committed savings target.Recommendnew suppliers as needed, sourcing andtake feedback on sourcing outcomesto meet Diageo business needs as agreed with keystakeholders. + Build credible, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders andsuppliers. + Maintain governance processes andcompliance. + To develop an in-depth understanding of the key existing contractsinPackagingcategory. Includes understanding of and application of key commercial and legal concepts + Managingthecomplextendering process forcertainspend on goods and servicesacross the countries and market for which they have defined responsibility.



+ Create contract as neededwithin certain defined categories of spend and agreed spendparameters. + Responsible fordrivingan environment of continuous improvement, lead sourcing related system/process improvements and projects. Drive a culture of compliance andexcellence to ensure the STP process is optimized.Bringing leading tendering practices and templates to procurement and stakeholders. + SupportSEleadership team to ensure milestones and objectives are always met,taking ownership and representingProcurement OperationsTeam or widerSEscope in projects. Qualifications and Experience Required + Degree educated preferably in a business or **Procuremen** t related fieldorrelevant commercial experience in a consumer products environment. + 6+ years ofexperiencein **Procurement** **and** **Sourcing** , includingbut not limited toprocesses, ways of working, documentation and compliancerequirements. + Strong understanding ofSourcing. **Experience in** **Packaging** **category** **and other Supply Categories (Raw materials, Capex)** **is preferred.** + Advanced business, financial, legal and commercial acumen gained from previous **negotiations** on sourcing projects and or contractnegotiations. + Strong analytical, inter-personal skills, communication skills, negotiation skills and project management experience + Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery (what & how of performance) + Mastery in **eSourcing** tools, **Coupa** and CSO will bepreferred. + Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and global team at all levels in an organisation. + Language and cultural skills for the marketssupported. + Advanced communication and influencingskills. + Proactive approach with tenacity and drive tosucceed. + Solution oriented approach to challenges + Experience with managingindividualsacross multiple locations and cultures is abenefit. + Exposure to Alco-Bev industry is preferred **Barriers to Success in Role** Potential Barriers for success would be: + Lack of prior experience in leading negotiations, sourcing and contracting activity with limited supervision + Lack of project management skills + Lack of Procurement or market knowledge for their categories and markets + Lack of experience of using sourcing tools and systems + Lack of motivation and leadership skills + Inability and lack of drive to prioritise actions to deliver against tighttimelines. + Inability to communicate clearly and concisely in a timelyand professionalmanner **Versatile Working options / Travel requirements** Hours of working will be determined by markets supported e.g., APAC( APAC timezone is preferred) **ROLE PROFILE** **Job Title:** Procurement Operations Specialist **Level:** L5C **Reports To:** Manager - Sourcing **L** **ocation** Bangalore Context/Scope: The Supplier Experience Team is responsible to ensure that Source To Pay processes (including Purchase to Pay and Procurement Operations) are working effectively & efficiently, are well controlled and drive value for Diageo, also ensuring control agenda (SOX compliance) across all areas as well. This role is part of the Supplier Experience Team and reports to the Procurement Operations Team Lead. This role acts as the interface between GBO & Procurement community (accountable for the purchasing strategy) ensuring Diageo buys the right goods and services from the right supplier at the right price. This is a sourcing specialist role which will directly support the Global and Regional Category Procurement teams, STP systems support and suppliers. Advanced prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential. Dimensions: Financial The role will support the overall Sourcing process, both for spend owned by GBO end-to-end and spend managed by regional procurement. The role will be responsible to deliver productivity savings (both hard and mitigation) through efficient and effective sourcing processes r> Market Complexity This role will work with the Procurement Category Managers and Specialists and suppliers and will interface with business users and senior stakeholders. These relationships may encompass people based in a variety of locations and across multiple cultures, languages, seniority levels and time-zones. Prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential. APAC regional Knowledge and experience is preferred . Leadership Responsibilities This role has no line management responsibilities, but the role will be expected to lead and manage sourcing activities that will need the candidate to show strong leadership qualities. This role is required to engage, manage & influence the different stakeholder groups associated with Strategic Sourcing processes to deliver a timely and cost-effective sourcing. It requires the incumbent to have advanced knowledge of tendering systems and tools such as Coupa/CSO and end to end procurement processes.



The role will be expected to share best practice across Procurement and Sourcing teams and to seek out insights for improvements to processes, ways of working and opportunities for consolidation of sourcing requirements. To be effective, a broad understanding of contractual concepts will be helpful. Responsibilities The Sourcing Specialist would be expected to be responsible for: + The timely managementand strategiccoordination ofsourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ)and eAuctionsfrom the business within the agreed SLA's and KPI's + Looking forand implementingopportunities for continuoussystem and processimprovement + Providingstrongtechnical support ofeRFXand eAuctionwith strategy, content and overall eventmanagement. + May provide recommendations on suppliers to participate in sourcing events, based on criteria such as diversity, sustainability, commercial advantage or service delivery. + Be the champion for their defined area/portfolioof spend, including category and market/country, knowing the right sources of supply, the policies applicable and the compliance requirements as well as the external sources that can be contacted to meet the overall business requirement. + Buildproactive and positively beneficialrelationshipswithkey stakeholders, being able to influenceupwards Purpose of Role The Sourcing Expert will be expected to + Play a lead role in the tendering process forSupplyCategory(preferably Packaging)other category expertise is fine as well, designing the process, launchingeSourcingrequests (RFI, RFP, RFQ)andeAuction,post-event analysis,selecting the supplier and sign offcontract'srequirements(if needed) + Provide advice and direction to businessstakeholdersdirecting them to the correctsourcingchannels. + Deliver their services in a compliant manner against the agreed ways of working, KPI's and SLA's, driving an environment ofhigh-qualityservice delivery and continuous process and system improvements;contributesactivelyindevelopingstrategicplanto reachtargetKPIs + Deliver excellent customer experience and provide accurate and efficient responses within the targeted service levelagreement. + Work and form strong partnerships with the global STPleadership, Procurement,Financeteamsand relateddepartments. Top 3-5 Accountabilities + Support the delivery of theProcurementstrategicplan and seek for incremental opportunities beyond the committed savings target.Recommendnew suppliers as needed, sourcing andtake feedback on sourcing outcomesto meet Diageo business needs as agreed with keystakeholders. + Build credible, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders andsuppliers. + Maintain governance processes andcompliance. + To develop an in-depth understanding of the key existing contractsinPackagingcategory. Includes understanding of and application of key commercial and legal concepts + Managingthecomplextendering process forcertainspend on goods and servicesacross the countries and market for which they have defined responsibility. + Create contract as neededwithin certain defined categories of spend and agreed spendparameters. + Responsible fordrivingan environment of continuous improvement, lead sourcing related system/process improvements and projects. Drive a culture of compliance andexcellence to ensure the STP process is optimized.Bringing leading tendering practices and templates to procurement and stakeholders. + SupportSEleadership team to ensure milestones and objectives are always met,taking ownership and representingProcurement OperationsTeam or widerSEscope in projects. Qualifications and Experience Required + Degree educated preferably in a business or **Procuremen** t related fieldorrelevant commercial experience in a consumer products environment. + 6+ years ofexperiencein **Procurement** **and** **Sourcing** , includingbut not limited toprocesses, ways of working, documentation and compliancerequirements. + Strong understanding ofSourcing. **Experience in** **Packaging** **category** **and other Supply Categories (Raw materials, Capex)** **is preferred.** + Advanced business, financial, legal and commercial acumen gained from previous **negotiations** on sourcing projects and or contractnegotiations. + Strong analytical, inter-personal skills, communication skills, negotiation skills and project management experience + Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery (what & how of performance) + Mastery in **eSourcing** tools, **Coupa** and CSO will bepreferred. + Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and global team at all levels in an organisation. + Language and cultural skills for the marketssupported. + Advanced communication and influencingskills. + Proactive approach with tenacity and drive tosucceed. + Solution oriented approach to challenges + Experience with managingindividualsacross multiple locations and cultures is abenefit. + Exposure to Alco-Bev industry is preferred **Barriers to Success in Role** Potential Barriers for success would be: + Lack of prior experience in leading negotiations, sourcing and contracting activity with limited supervision + Lack of project management skills + Lack of Procurement or market knowledge for their categories and markets + Lack of experience of using sourcing tools and systems + Lack of motivation and leadership skills + Inability and lack of drive to prioritise actions to deliver against tighttimelines. + Inability to communicate clearly and concisely in a timelyand professionalmanner

📌 Procurement Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Diageo
📍 Bengaluru