Manager - Global Media Partnerships & Procurement

Responsibilities

• Manage the global partnerships portfolio, including sponsorships, talent, and influencer activity
• Implement standardized measurement and evaluation frameworks to drive data-led investment decisions
• Support key partnership negotiations and renewals using consistent commercial frameworks
• Maintain global visibility of partnership commitments, renewals, and financial exposure
• Support media procurement through spend tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Collaborate with global category managers, market procurement teams, and marketing stakeholders to drive best practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the Procurement-Marketing category
• Proven experience in managing partnerships, sponsorships, media, talent, or influencers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset
• Experience delivering complex projects and driving value in global environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working alongside senior marketing and procurement leaders
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous or evolving business areas

About the Company

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company, home to iconic brands such as Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, and Baileys. With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we bring people together to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Our Global Business Operations team provides the strategic and financial services critical to our performance across 21 markets worldwide.