Market Category Manager, Supply

About the role

The Market Category Manager – Supply (Australia) shapes and delivers Diageo Australia's logistics procurement strategy, driving value, resilience, supplier performance and productivity across the supply network.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Australia Logistics category strategy in partnership 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, identifying opportunities to improve service, resilience, innovation and total cost.
• Partner with Supply Leadership to simplify ways of working and build procurement priorities around business needs.
• Drive sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives supporting Diageo’s Society 2030 ambitions.

Required profile

• 5+ years experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or similar commercial role, ideally within FMCG or a supply‑led environment.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies, sourcing initiatives and supplier performance programs, preferably in Logistics.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ability to understand cost drivers and identify value opportunities.
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills with strong contract, risk and performance management capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing senior leaders across regional, global and cross‑functional teams.
• Highly analytical, organised and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Negotiation and contract management
• Supplier performance and governance
• Financial analysis and cost modelling
• Stakeholder engagement and influence

What we offer

• Competitive market‑leading salary and performance‑driven bonus
• Hybrid working with flexibility and no set office days
• Generous paid parental leave and family benefits
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and mental health resources
• Career growth through global opportunities and learning programmes
• Inclusive culture and employee discounts across iconic brands