Market Category Manager, Supply (Australia)

About the role

The Market Category Manager - Supply (Australia) plays a key role in shaping and delivering Diageo Australia's logistics procurement strategy, driving value, resilience, supplier performance and productivity across the supply network. Working within the APAC Supply Procurement team, the role partners with the Australia Supply Leadership Team and MOVE to turn regional category strategies into market impact. It is a highly influential position connecting Procurement, Supply and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Australia Logistics category strategy with APAC Supply Procurement, MOVE and key Supply stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, acting as a trusted Procurement business partner
• Drive sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier performance to deliver financial, service, quality, risk and productivity outcomes
• Lead supplier governance and performance reviews to improve service, resilience, innovation and total cost
• Partner with Supply Leadership to simplify ways of working and build procurement priorities around business needs
• Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives with suppliers, aligned with Diageo's Society 2030 ambitions
• Support the wider Procurement team through capability building, guideline sharing and governance, compliance and execution

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or a similar commercial role, ideally in FMCG or a supply-led environment
• Proven track record of developing category strategies, sourcing initiatives and supplier performance programs, ideally across Logistics
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, able to understand cost drivers and make decisions based on total business value
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with and influencing suppliers, with strong contract, risk and performance management capability
• Ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across regional, global and cross-functional teams
• Analytical, organised and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Clear communicator who can simplify complex issues and mobilise stakeholders

What we offer

• Competitive pay with a market-leading salary, performance-driven bonus and industry perks
• Flexible working: hybrid with no set office days
• Generous paid parental leave and support for life's key moments
• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources and employee assistance programmes
• Career growth with access to global opportunities, learning programmes and development pathways
• Inclusive culture and employee discounts and experiences