Location: New York, NY, US

Careers that unlock the magic of human connection

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité...it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role, based in New York is $130,720.00 to $163,400.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate'sexperience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary

The L3F Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of goods/services at the best possible price and sustainable quality, minimizing the exposure to potential risk and in compliance with the Global procurement strategy. They will assist in the development, execution and compliance of the PRNA Procurement Policy and procedures. This includes working cross functionally to maximize value to PRNA and minimize risk through the selection, evaluation, contract development and on-going management of suppliers across the entire value chain.You will also support the development and management of vendor score cards, vendor KPIs, SLAs and contracts, creating worksheets and related analysis and reporting, identify savings opportunities and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver, while collaborating with both PRNA Market and Brand Companies to meet their requests and co-build procurement strategy. You will lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Integrator Management through vendor's reports, analytics, and inventory management

Identify pockets of opportunities to optimize the catalogue, reduce stock / loss of materials, find synergies & better forecasting

Manage demand and identify performance opportunities by challenging internal stakeholder requests

Manages the full spend, qualifies local vendors & develops/maintains the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) through market reviews

Manages competitive bids for significant budget reduction and processes the vendor management program (QBR, innovation, productivity)

Help develop the procurement strategy at the local level by collaborating effectively with HQ Procurement

Actively collaborate with global, regional, and local business teams to ensure delivery on business needs, embodying the new posture of procurement as business partners with direct contribution to value creation

Manage the strategic sourcing and negotiation processes (1-on-1 negotiations, local / regional tenders, etc.)

Negotiate, the best optimal terms and conditions and other aspects of supply

Prepare and issue timely contractual agreements in consultation with the relevant departments

Develop and manage supplier relationships at regional andlocal level: act as key interface with regional andlocal supplier & build strong and privileged relationships

Resolve supplier contractual issues and claims to optimize performance of the business

Manage demand and identify performance opportunities by challenging internal stakeholder requests

Actively collaborate with business functions to co-build procurement strategy and leverage complimentary skills

Establish, harmonize, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure cost optimization and efficiency

Actively participates in the Pernod Ricard Procurement transformation: lead development and implementation of best practices, procurement tools and processes, and implementation of global initiatives

Manage the relationship with suppliers, monitoring internal progress plans

Set KPIs and targets to track team performance and adjust strategies as needed

Provide Management with reports as requested including but not limited to summarizing key activities and issues, governance, S&R, savings, Supplier Diversity, and improvements achieved

Be an active member of the procurement community: Participate in the sharing of best practices and improvement of various documents (benchmarks, guidelines, monitoring purchasing performance, etc.)

Skills & Requirements

Strategic Sourcing & contract negotiations

Commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive deadlines

Good understanding of Consumer Products/Beverage industry is preferred but not required

Excellent understanding and knowledge of POS/VAP suppliers and process

Cross-functional stakeholder management

The ability to identify opportunities for risk mitigation

Project management skills

Knowledge sustainability & innovation challenges

Leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to drive change management

Strong business acumen

Education & Experience

Bachelors' degree in business, or related field.

+ 4 year experience in A&P and at least 2 years of experience supporting POS/VAP planning and/or execution

Geographical Scope of the Position

Regional

Business travels to be expected: 5%-10%

When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life .

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team's schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact your talent acquisition manager.

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Target Hire Date :
2025-01-06

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