Technical Specification Liquid Subject Matter Expert

Technical Specification Liquid Subject Matter Expert

Location: Menstrie, Scotland

Permanent

Closing date: 13/05/2024

Join Our Supply Team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Purpose of the Role:

Diageo is embarking on an exciting and significant business transformation which will re-set our global specification processes.  The role of the Technical Specifications team encompasses the full evaluation, standards setting and governance elements of a global process owner alongside the change management required to deliver this initial programme.

This role holder will be a Subject Matter Expert and will engage with relevant partners in Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, Brand Equity owners, markets/manufacturing sites and within our supplier base to ensure raw materials, ingredients and liquid specifications are reviewed, created, standardised, stored and managed as per global Diageo standards.

The scope is truly global; the role offers an exciting opportunity to work across the Diageo portfolio with other Subject Matter Experts, and end-to-end supply chain and procurement team members across all markets.

Excellent stakeholder management and efficient collaboration is key to deliver worldclass specifications, to safe-guard Diageo’s interests, and supplier prospects. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Expert knowledge of raw materials, cereals, ingredients and/ or liquids to ask critical questions in the development of new to world specification templates enabling effective and efficient sourcing opportunities. 

• Work closely with Global Technical Governance, Regulatory, Procurement, suppliers, markets and manufacturing sites as well as with Liquid Teams to understand the effects of specification changes on supply sufficiency, sustainability, compliance with regulatory framework, processing efficiency, cost, productivity, quality and food safety of the respective liquid in an end-to-end, broad approach.  

• Ensure specifications are reviewed and signed off, aligned with the applicable processes, to not only avoid any changes or disruptions to supply, but to also drive opportunities to streamline and drive efficient and effective supply chain and procurement practices. 

• Work closely with Regulatory to foresee and prepare for changes in the regulatory framework to deliver approved specification updates on time to minimize the risk of stock write-offs due to non-compliances at the time regulatory changes will come into effect. 

• Manage specification completion and approval, calling out any challenges or potential impacts to the timeline. 

• Line management of report(s) ensuring to ensure delivery of this programme

Capabilities, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in food/beverage science, relevant science degree or significant demonstrable experience (>5 years) 

• Relevant industry professional qualification in raw materials, cereals, ingredients and/ or liquids (Example: MAGB Diploma in Malting or Institute of Brewing & Distilling Diploma in Brewing and/or Distilling). 

• Subject Matter Expertise in at least one of the following areas raw materials, cereals, ingredients, beer, spirits and formulated products.

• >5 years’ experience in relevant industry such as malting, brewing, distilling or liquid formulation. Operational and Quality Assurance experience is advantageous. 

• Ability to review data with internal and external partners and be able to cut through ambiguity, drive decisions and seek clarity for project completion.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence key stakeholders internally and externally, including senior leaders.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, relationship-building and project/ programme management experience. 

• Proficient in data management systems to ensure documents are developed, stored and managed in line with Global Diageo standards.

• Line management and technical coaching experience.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people 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 believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all. 

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

• Contributary pension scheme

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Annual bonus

• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces 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 — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. 

Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.                           

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.