Job Title: Global Market Category Specialist, Third Party Operations Locations: Dublin, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow Closing date: 16th January Permanent About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating! 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. About You We are looking for an individual with a drive to be the best: an individual that engages and influences with senior leaders in the organisation, a self starter that builds up a global picture, someone that can help build and deliver exceptional procurement strategies to develop an exciting future platform. About the Role This role will be a part of the Global Packaging Team within Global Supply Procurement. This role is a direct report to the Global Category Manager - Third Party Operations. This role is focused on Global TPO strategy development and execution - scope is global, with priority markets across Europe and LAC, as well as US and Africa. The portfolio spend across the markets is estimated to be c$250m p.a. (but TBC) The person in this role will be responsible for partnering with a diverse set of key stakeholder relationships across Markets, Supply Chain, Strategy (Network Design), Finance, Innovation, Technical and both Regional & Global Procurement. In addition, this role interfaces with a broad range of external suppliers and industry bodies. This is a critical role in a high profile Category. The role will support with engagements with GMs, Category Heads and Innovation Directors to drive Diageo's Growth ambition and support the Global RTD strategy Procurements aim is to deliver value to the business by the successful development and execution of world class strategies and sourcing plans. The Category Specialist role is key to deliver against this aim. The TPO Procurement team's primary focus for the role in on strategy development, and to transform the Category from local/tactical to a strategic pillar and growth enabler in Diageo's supply chain. This requires strong governance but will also have a significant focus on execution e.g. large scale or multi-market sourcing activity; implementation of global or pan-regional contracts, assessment and recommendation of models including tolling, turnkey and royalties, supplier collaboration and innovation. This person will play a major supporting role in developing and executing the TPO strategy as it relates to Diageo's growth ambition and will play a pivotal role in the success of our future supply chain. Lead the identification and management of all risks associated across the TPO portfolio. Ensure all compliance and GAR process are followed, tracked and reported on. Experience, Skills & Capabilities Required Significant procurement experience, preferably within Packaging category Experience in Technical and/or Supply Chain e.g. Brand Change & Innovation, RTM/RTC or Operations Experience in multi market change and strategy projects desirable Excellent data, analytics, and insight skills. Understanding of the category management process including Category Strategy development. Demonstrated performance working on programs with global cross-functional teams, experience in delivering programs aligned to category and Procurement strategies. Capable of delivering great outcomes when managing high value & complex programs. Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, specifications and material supply chains essential. Strong analytical and financial awareness including an understanding of Total Cost of Ownership and end to end value delivery. Use of advanced data and analytics (cost modelling & projection) to drive best in class strategies and negotiation plans beneficial. Track record of generating insights to influence decision-making; good commercial acumen. Ability in leading Supplier Collaboration/Supplier Relationship Management programmes desirable. Working With Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 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, approaches, 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
Tour Experience Manager Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: January 5, 2025 Overview: Located in the heart of St. James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is recognised as the world's leading tourist attraction welcoming millions of visitors every year. Since our launch in 2000, we've been on an incredible journey of growth and innovation. From our 360-degree panoramic Gravity Bar to our award-winning flagship store and the fascinating Guinness Archive, every corner is filled with immersive, sensorial guest experiences that tell our rich story. In our inclusive culture, where we value each other and celebrate different perspectives, you'll be supported to thrive and recognized for your unique contributions, as we unlock a brighter, more exciting future together. If this resonates with you, come join us at the Home of Guinness. Guinness Storehouse is a world class, world first innovation. Guinness Storehouse is a seven story Brand Experience, including the Guinness Flagship Retail shop, Arthur Guinness Hub, Bars, a high-profile events area; all which aim to provide the ultimate visitor experience. The Guinness Storehouse welcomes 1.7 million visitors p.a. and is the number 1 visitor attraction in Ireland. About the Role This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional, immersive, and consistently world-class visitor experience at The Guinness Storehouse. The role leads frontline experience teams, bringing the Guinness story to life, and ensures every guest interaction reflects excellence, warmth, and authenticity - whilst driving operational performance, engagement and continuous improvement. The Tour Experience Manager role provides shift leadership during peak periods to compliment, and floors of The Guinness Storehouse building are staffed and managed to meet legislative requirements including reasonable supervision of staff and customers, and ensuring the health and safety of all staff and guests on shift. The Tour Experience Manager will lead, coach, and inspire experience teams to perform consistently at their best. Build a high-performance culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and pride in the Guinness brand. Support recruitment, on-boarding, training, and development of team members. Conduct regular performance check-ins, coaching conversations, and recognition initiatives. The Visitor Experience Team deliver an exceptional experience to 1.7 million visitors annually. The role spans all areas of the Visitor Experience, from interactive experiences to admissions to bar service delivery. The Tour Experience Manager has full responsibility for the co-ordination and planning of the delivery of service by a team of up to 100 staff. They will ensure that a full operational plan is in place for the delivery of an exceptional experience. They will provide direction & supervision as required to Visitor Experience team. Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the Interactive Experience withing the Visitor Experience. This includes the following areas: Ensure daily operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently across assigned areas. Act as a visible leader on the floor, setting the tone for hospitality, storytelling, and service excellence. Identify and resolve operational issues in real time, always maintaining experience standards. Management, delivery and evolution of all Premium Experiences (Guinness Brewery Experience, Connoisseur Experience, Home of Guinness guided tours and new experiences). Management and auditing of all scripted areas within the Visitor Experience. Collaborate with admissions, bars, retail, F&B, facilities & events teams to deliver seamless experiences. Champion a culture of curiosity and improvement, testing new ideas to enhance guest engagement. Ensure guests to the Home of Guinness enjoy consistently great & distinctly Guinness experiences. Deputise for Visitor Experience Manager as required. Responsible for leading, coaching and managing between 3-5 direct reports, setting clear and stretching goals in line with the key strategic business priorities. Qualifications: 3rd level qualification in hotel and catering, tourism, or hospitality management OR 3rd level qualification in business management or related field. Proven leadership experience in a premium hospitality, tourism, cultural, or visitor attraction environment. Needs to be a strong operations manager, managing cross-functional teams, preferably in hospitality tourism or service environment. Strong people management skills with 5+ years' experience in managing a large team of people, and with a strong passion for developing teams. Experience with establishing, delivering and measuring excellent service standards. Excellent planning skills required. Guest-first mindset with high attention to detail and service quality. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-footfall environment. Familiarity with performance metrics such as NPS or guest satisfaction scores. Working with Us Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including: Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities Generous holiday allowance Lunch allowance Product allowance Annual merit increase and bonus (performance based) Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is 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. If you have a genuine passion for our craft, our character and consumer experiences, then help us continue the story and build a great career in the process. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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Maintenance Manager St James's Gate Brewery, Dublin Advert closing date : 11 January 2026 About Us Ever since Arthur Guinness took out a 9,000 year lease on a Dublin brewery, some 264 years ago, we have been a business that is defined by the character of the people who work here. Today the team at St James Gate is proud to continue the legacy of Arthur Guinness and in doing so continue to brew the world's most iconic brands. St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin is Diageo's largest manufacturing facility in Ireland, and the largest stout brewery in the world, producing over three million pints of Guinness every day, supplying a growing Irish, UK and US market, and exporting to 90 global markets. Our main beer brands are Guinness, Rockshore, Hop House 13, Smithwick's and Harp. We also brew Carlsberg and Tuborg under licence for the Irish market, as well as a range of newer products, most recently Guinness 0.0. The brewery is highly utilised placing a premium on plant and process reliability. About This Role Brewery Maintenance Manager will act as the primary contact for engineering support across all areas, providing maintenance expertise and continuous improvement skills to help operations deliver and enhance site KPIs. The role requires ensuring adherence to safe systems of work, supporting the delivery of maintenance tasks, managing overhaul schedules, and monitoring the engineering budget. In this role, you will also support the management of on-site contractors and ensure full compliance with all relevant standards, including Management of Change (MOC) processes, legal compliance requirements, and the Diageo Way of Brewing. Your key responsibilities will include: At all times adhering to Diageo health and safety, environmental and food safety standards, and working to all applicable legislative procedures Maintaining a safe and organised workplace environment through adherence to the Safety and 5S MMS practices. Supporting Eng. Scheduler and CI team to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules. Coaching team members to perform autonomous maintenance tasks, machine set ups optimisation and support growth in equipment capability as required. Supporting Capex works including installation, commissioning and testing within area as required. Responsible for feeding into Early Equipment Management in areas. Participating in improvement projects, as skills & experience allow. Engaging in start of shift meetings- Tier 1-2 level and performance-based team meetings to raise and address persistent performance issues. To be successful in this role, you will need : Degree level education or equivalent is desirable. Ideally in a science or engineering level or equivalent within an FMCG industry. Understanding of Asset Performance and maintenance philosophy with excellent Process Improvement and root cause problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team and be an effective team member, good communication skills Be an ambassador for Manufacturing Excellence and continuous improvement. Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to run your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities Healthcare allowance Product allowance Contributary pension scheme Annual performance bonus Share options 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, mindsets, and more. Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
Job Title Account Executive Location: Kildare We are building talent pools for future roles in our Commercial On Trade team. across Ireland. Once you apply we will screen your application and if deemed suitable, we will be in touch in a few days to schedule some time for us to connect. Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose - Celebrating life, every day, everywhere - has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we create shared value! Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading beverage alcohol companies? Day in the Life: Strategic Relationship Builder:Build strong, purposeful relationships and effectively support existing customers. Carry out regular business reviews to identify their needs and goals. Create growth plans and implement solutions to drive sustainable growth. Dynamic Communicator:Effectively communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals and strategies. Be adaptable in your communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. Commercial Approach: Drive the brand distribution strategy to increase the quality and quantity of customer partnerships within your territory. Data Acumen: Ensure all data on your territory is accurate and up-to-date, including territory performance, customer contact details, digital savviness, new/closed outlets, etc. Digital First Mindset:Embrace and leverage digital tools always. Engage both internally and externally on key initiatives and evolving trends. Growth/ Open Mindset: Bring a growth mindset to all that you do. Embrace challenges, learn continuously, and drive innovation for sustainable success. Resilience:Demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges and persistently pursue long-term goals despite short-term setbacks. ABOUT YOU Passionate about sales and to grow a career within commercial Full Driver's licensewith at least 12 months active driving experience under a full Drivers License OUR OFFER An inclusive company culture that puts employees and their development first A competitive salary with bonus and many benefits Growth opportunities A great family leave policy ...and of course, THE best colleagues! 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 Diageo to thrive and for us to realize our 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. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
Guinness Storehouse Intern 6 month internship * Only students currently enrolled in Technological University Dublin (TUD)'s Hospitality Management Undergraduate Program will be considered for this internship * Application Close Date: January 4, 2025 Overview: Located in the heart of St. James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is recognised as the world's leading tourist attraction welcoming millions of visitors every year. Since our launch in 2000, we've been on an incredible journey of growth and innovation. From our 360-degree panoramic Gravity Bar to our award-winning flagship store and the fascinating Guinness Archive, every corner is filled with immersive, sensorial guest experiences that tell our rich story. In our inclusive culture, where we value each other and celebrate different perspectives, you'll be supported to thrive and recognized for your unique contributions, as we unlock a brighter, more exciting future together. If this resonates with you, come join us at the Home of Guinness. We are seeking experienced Storehouse Assistants to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering best in class customer service and demonstrating a strong passion for working in the hospitality industry. The purpose of the role is to act as a Guinness Ambassador, to be welcoming and engaging with Guinness Storehouse visitors and ensure they receive courteous, friendly, and professional assistance always. Responsibilities: Customer Service Superstar! Bring your positive energy and make every customer feel like a VIP from the first hello to last goodbye! Provide fast, friendly, and fantastic service-making sure every need is met with a smile. Address any issues or concerns with care and professionalism, turning challenges into positive experiences. Operational Excellence Be part of an amazing team that brings the magic of the Guinness Storehouse to life by championing our Core Standards and creating magic moments for every visitor. Share your passion by guiding visitors through the art of tasting and pouring Guinness, delivering engaging orientations, and hosting interactive experiences with confidence. Represent the Guinness proudly as an ambassador. Serve up quality and care by following all responsible alcohol service guidelines and maintaining top-notch standards behind the scenes. Help us keep the Storehouse safe, clean, and welcoming by following health and safety best practices every day. Qualifications: Leaving Cert or equivalent Fluent English Speaker, 2nd language highly desirable - French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Chinese Must have experience in public speaking/entertaining/performing. Must have 1 years' experience working with customers face to face in hospitality/ tourism/bars. What success looks like: A confident and creative mindset, eager to bring fresh ideas to life and deliver brand-perfect initiatives that make a difference. A natural connector who enjoys building positive relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve great results. Someone who upholds high professional standards and takes pride in their work-no matter the task. A motivated self-starter who also inspires and uplifts their teammates along the way. Experience in customer-facing environments, with a genuine understanding of what it means to provide exceptional service. A positive, energetic approach, passionate about creating memorable moments and inclusive experiences for every customer. Join our Visitor Experience team and lead a dedicated group of professionals in providing exceptional customer service, delivering world class premium experiences, maintaining excellent beer quality, and fostering a positive work environment. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding experiences and developing within the hospitality industry, we invite you to apply for this role. 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 activities Generous holiday allowance Lunch allowance Product allowance 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. If you have a genuine passion for our craft, our character and consumer experiences, then help us continue the story and build a great career in the process. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
We are building talent pools for future roles in our Marketing team. Once you apply we will screen your application and if deemed suitable, we will be in touch in a few days to schedule some time for us to connect. Innovation is the lifeline of any FMCG businesses and plays a key role in brand building enabling brands to improve brand equity, access new consumers and occasions as well as enticing premiumisation and creating incremental value for our customers. The Innovation Commercialisation Manager role is accountable for translating the IOI innovation pipeline into a commercial reality through three main areas: Firstly, the Innovation Commercialisation will partner with the European innovation team to bring the pipeline to gate 3 approval (concept and design) with IOI specific consumer and customer validation; Secondly, the ICM will lead the commercialisation of each project to deliver amazing execution and outcomes. This involves working cross functionally to develop a 5-year launch plan into gate 5 approval. Finally, for key strategic projects, the ICM role will then monitor flawless activation across all touchpoints across the first 3 - 6 months post launch. The role works closely with European Innovation and the IOI Sales and marketing teams throughout all stages. What are we looking for in order to be successful in this role? Commercial experience -with aproven track record in business delivery Channel/Trade and Consumer marketing experience would be highly desirable. Ability to work with ambiguity and at pace with multiple projects. Engaging Presentation skills- The gravitas to present to and influence key customers at a senior level internally and externally. Execution Excellence: Ability to manage execution of plans brilliantly through other people and teams, demonstrate smart objective setting, clear measurement controls along with execution insight and course correction. Influencing Skills - Ability to build great relationships and collaboration across the business hierarchy and within channels to be able to move with pace. Able to lead and inspire the senior management teams to the biggest possibility and align to course corrections where required. Resilience & Emotional Energy - Ability to be able to empower and energise yourself in the face of challenges and adversity to find ways forward Role Responsibilities Innovation key driver of Growth - this is a vital part of our plans to make Ireland a £700m business! Without it we will not succeed. As such there is full internal commitment and intensity to deliver and accelerate the innovation momentum. This role will lead the commercialisation and delivery of Innovation projects, including the Gate process. Our customers and the trade are inspired by our innovation agenda - the pipeline is rooted in our customer, consumer and market insight. These pipeline opportunities must grow the respective category and be both scalable and sustainable. This role will work with the sales teams to inspire our customers and the trade around these opportunities. Best in class launches and Nurture plans - our execution is the envy of our peers - we are called out as best in class. This role will work with a cross-functional team of Brand, Activation and NRM to lead excellent launch, nurture and exit plans, and identify and lead interventions when needed and ensure we deliver our AOP and beyond. This should include a clear three-year plan at launch. 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. 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 Diageo to thrive and for us to realize our 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
We are building talent pools for future roles in our Commercial On Trade team. across Ireland. Once you apply we will screen your application and if deemed suitable, we will be in touch in a few days to schedule some time for us to connect. Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose - Celebrating life, every day, everywhere - has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we create shared value! Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading beverage alcohol companies? Diageo is excited to invite talented and ambitious individuals to apply for the role of Account Executive for North West. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills through individual and group exercises, connect with industry leaders, and potentially secure a position that offers growth, innovation, and the chance to work with iconic brands! Day in the Life: Strategic Relationship Builder:Build strong, purposeful relationships and effectively support existing customers. Carry out regular business reviews to identify their needs and goals. Create growth plans and implement solutions to drive sustainable growth. Dynamic Communicator:Effectively communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals and strategies. Be adaptable in your communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. Commercial Approach: Drive the brand distribution strategy to increase the quality and quantity of customer partnerships within your territory. Data Acumen: Ensure all data on your territory is accurate and up-to-date, including territory performance, customer contact details, digital savviness, new/closed outlets, etc. Digital First Mindset:Embrace and leverage digital tools always. Engage both internally and externally on key initiatives and evolving trends. Growth/ Open Mindset: Bring a growth mindset to all that you do. Embrace challenges, learn continuously, and drive innovation for sustainable success. Resilience:Demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges and persistently pursue long-term goals despite short-term setbacks. ABOUT YOU Passionate about sales and to grow a career within commercial Full Driver's licensewith at least 12 months active driving experience under a full Drivers License OUR OFFER An inclusive company culture that puts employees and their development first A competitive salary with bonus and many benefits Growth opportunities A great family leave policy ...and of course, THE best colleagues! 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 Diageo to thrive and for us to realize our 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. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
Global Procurement, Senior Category Manager - Digital, Data and E-Commerce Function: Global Procurement - Marketing & Commercial Location: London / Edinburgh / Glasgow / Dublin / Madrid / Amsterdam / Budapest (hybrid) | Reports to: Global Head, Media & Scale Reach Sourcing About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating! About the role Global Procurement delivers meaningful contribution towards Diageo's business, productivity, and growth goals. Within Marketing Procurement, the Digital, Data & eCommerce category creates value to enable growth and margin through joined-up strategy, sourcing, negotiation, return on investment optimization and relationship management delivered through holistic thought partnership and cross functional influence to find the effectiveness-efficiency sweet spot for our Advertising and Production investments. This category is sophisticated, with varying partner needs. The role's prime accountability is to drive value by partnering as a thought leader with the Consumer Digital Transformation team and ensuring commercial elements are implemented thoughtfully with suppliers and agencies. This requires leading sourcing strategies to improve overall value and return on investment whilst minimising risk and assuring quality of delivery and performance. Key responsibilities Leads the category alongside a small central team with market contributors. Category leadership & sourcing strategy Lead sourcing strategies that improve value and return on investment; ensure thoughtful, outcomes-based implementation of commercial elements of spend with suppliers and agencies while promoting the highest standards of ethics and compliance consistently. Deliver and harness benefits through excellent demand, relationship, and contract management. Transformation partner Play a key role in developing and driving Diageo's digital, data and eCommerce transformation, articulating the journey and vision to align collaborators, connecting across the business through the unique external and cross-business view procurement brings, and using data to unlock new verticals of value. Business partnering Partner with global marketing and digital teams driving transformation of Diageo digital practices. Bring understanding of marketing science, analytics, eCommerce, and ad-tech systems to provide vital expertise. Ecosystem & market intelligence Lead and enhance Diageo's understanding of the agency/partner landscape, supply chain, innovations, and technologies; provide external benchmarks to drive value. Value delivery & Stakeholder Management: Create programmes that deliver productivity targets; run joint objectives and KPI-based reviews with suppliers/agencies; agree development plans to lift performance. Skills, experience & capabilities Extensive experience in procurement/marketing procurement and/or digital/e-commerce with understanding of how commercials can be constructed to enable growth and drive value. Proven procurement rigor in digital/marketing services (strategy, sourcing, contracting, supplier performance). Strong digital & eCommerce fluency (B2C, D2C, social commerce) with a value/return on investment lens. Commercial + tech acumen across CRM/CDP, MarTech, and commerce platforms; can translate capability into clear commercial terms. Fluency in marketing science, analytics, eCommerce, and ad-tech systems and the contracting levers to inform commercial choices. Proven ability to partner cross-functionally, align collaborators, and operate in transformation contexts. Comfort and ability to drive progress in ambiguity / new spaces. Stakeholder influence at senior/C-suite level; clear writing and decision framing. What We Offer A chance to shape the company's future and create a legacy. Portfolio scale: Manages a supplier ecosystem influencing c.$100m+ of A&P investment An inclusive and fun team culture also committed to ethics, diversity, and performance. Opportunity to shape Diageo's digital, data and eCommerce journey and unlock business performance through data-driven decisioning. High-visibility role partnering with global Marketing and Digital teams and Global Procurement leadership. Procurement is a strategic function here with potential for growth within and across functions. Working with us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 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, outlooks, 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.
