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Market Category Specialist, Capex (East Africa) at Diageo
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (19 Sep 2026) Deadline: 29 Sep 2026 Updated 4 days ago
Job Description
The Market Category Specialist – Capex will manage procurement categories for capital expenditures across East Africa, developing sourcing strategies, analyzing spend data, and negotiating contracts to optimize value for Diageo. The role requires strong analytical and financial acumen within a marketing and communication context.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field
- • Professional certification in procurement or supply chain preferred
- • Minimum 3 years experience in capex procurement or category management
- • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills
- • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Manage capex procurement categories and develop sourcing strategies
- • Analyze spend data to identify cost‑saving opportunities
- • Negotiate contracts with suppliers and monitor performance
- • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business goals
- • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
- • Prepare reports and present findings to senior management