Procurement Category Manager

Missions :

University Degree in financial or engineering, quantitative or commercially biased-discipline, with proven relevant 5+ years post-qualification experience, including functional procurement performance management within a forward thinking, fast paced and value-adding blue-chip FMCG environment.
Professional Procurement qualification desirable (CIPS/SPSM/MBA) and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class Procurement systems and practices, including all Diageo category management processes and associated tools.
Strong commercial acumen, with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with ability to readily engage and influence a range of colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Analytical, numerate, enthusiastic, tenacious. Sound financial-fundamentals awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate functional responsibilities.
Excellent attention to detail, and ability to prepare clear and professional presentations or reports for utilization at senior levels within Guinness, Diageo and our supply base.
Able to deal with ambiguity, and manage multiple relationships in a matrix environment, with an ability to take criticism and learn from feedback.
Strong lT skills base, including mastery in Excel and advanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
Ability to anticipate and plan effectively, monitoring and measuring progress in a timely fashion.
Inter-cultural sensitivity and ability to ‘flex’ approach to meet the needs of a diverse community.