Category Liquid Specialist - Brand Protection

Category Liquid Specialist - Brand Protection 

Location: International Supply Technical Centre - Menstrie 

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 12th April 2026 

About Us 

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. 

Join us to create a career worth celebrating! 

About the Function 

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. 

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture. 

About the Role 

As Category Liquid Specialist - Brand Protection, you will be part of the Brand Protection team within Brand Change & Innovation. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in liquid authentication, digital brand protection, and data-driven insights, playing a key role in safeguarding product integrity, supporting investigations, and enabling confident decision-making. You will also drive the digitisation of authentication systems, strengthening Diageo’s global brand protection capability and advancing the Supply Chain & Procurement (SC&P) ecosystem. 

Role Responsibilities will include: 

Liquid Authentication & Technical Governance 

• Deliver authentication analysis within SLAs and budgets, achieving ≥98% delivered on time and in full.  

• Provide forensic insights to support legal cases, investigations, and market protection.  

• Maintain and improve global processes, SOPs and standards.  

• Lead capability mapping and integrate reporting into monthly dashboards.  

Digital Transformation of Brand Protection Technologies 

• Lead the transition to digital authentication systems.