Global Category Manager - America's Glass

Location: Louisville, Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is $138,000.00 to $172,500.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position. 

Objective

• Contributes to Global category sourcing strategy and supports category roadmap development and implementation.
• Develops programs to maximize value creation along 4 main lenses, including margin improvements, best security of supply and quality practices, Sustainable sourcing and innovation.
• Creates efficient internal processes and maintains structured communication matrix with PR affiliates and central functions.
• The position reports directly to the Global Category Director.

Responsibilities & accountabilities

• Supports the development of the Global Pernod Ricard category strategy.
• Develop medium term category strategy, beside Category Director & with local procurement teams.
• Contributes to the definition of roadmap to deliver objectives along 4 sources of value.
• Manages 1-on-1 negotiations and commercial events/tenders on regional and global scale.
• Is responsible for execution of contracting strategy, for building category S&R roadmap to support Group Sustainability agenda.
• Is accountable for delivery of pipeline of initiatives with margin improvement projects, driving productivity.
• Plays a key role in supplier identification, development and relationship management.
• Understands category market dynamics and secures good supplier intelligence.
• Is strongly engaged in potential supplier identification, sourcing base development, and business allocation decisions.
• Is part of strategic interface towards suppliers - builds strong and strategic relationships with manufacturers/ providers.
• Onboards stakeholders at all levels & facilitates transversal ways of working with affiliates and corporate functions.
• Develops effective implementation plans for global activities, follows closely with affiliates on identified local initiatives.
• Provides escalation support to find solutions for ongoing requests.
• Actively participates to the Pernod Ricard Procurement transformation.
• Leads development and implementation of best practice procurement tools and processes.
• Identifies new opportunities to reach category objectives and anticipates risks which might hinder realization of agreed targets.

Skills

- Professional:

• Highly experienced procurement professional with successful, multi-year track record in a procurement organization.
• Experience from FMCG procurement organization at regional or global level.
• Direct procurement experience is preferrable, specifically in Glass packaging.

- Technical:

• Experienced in building/realization of category strategy in an autonomous position.
• Very good knowledge of sourcing processes and methodologies.
• Advanced negotiator, developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and presenting, proficient in English.
• Practical experience and capabilities in digital & e-sourcing tools.

- Behavioral:

• Strong leadership and ability to manage stakehold