Procurement Operations Specialist – Bangalore

About the role

The Supplier Experience Team at Diageo is looking for a Procurement Operations Specialist to manage end‑to‑end sourcing activities for Global Business Operations (GBO) and regional spend. Based in Bangalore, you will act as the bridge between the GBO community and the broader procurement function, ensuring the right goods and services are sourced at the right price while maintaining SOX compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage sourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and e‑Auctions within agreed SLA and KPI targets.
• Provide technical support for eRFX and e‑Auction events, including strategy, content creation, and overall event management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to sourcing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Specialists, and suppliers across multiple regions and cultures.
• Deliver productivity savings through efficient sourcing and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with control agendas such as SOX.
• Share best practices and drive consolidation of sourcing requirements.

Required profile

• Advanced experience and deep understanding of sourcing and contracting processes.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• APAC regional knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work across diverse cultures, languages, and time zones.

Required skills

• Proficiency with tendering tools such as Coupa and CSO.
• Hands‑on experience with eRFX and eAuction platforms.
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end procurement processes.