Sr. Director, Direct Procurement

Location: Louisville, KY, US

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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 $164,080.00 to $215,355.00. 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. 

Position Summary

The Sr. Director of Direct Procurement oversee and manage the procurement of direct materials used in the production of the company's products. This includes developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of high-quality materials. The role is responsible for driving efficiency, cost savings, and innovation within the direct materials supply chain, while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

The Sr. Director of Direct Procurement is responsible for integrating sustainability principles into the procurement process. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies that prioritize sustainable sourcing practices, reducing environmental impact, and promoting ethical and responsible sourcing of materials.

The Sr. Director of Direct Procurement role is responsible to manage supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective sourcing of high-quality materials while the Senior Procurement & Sustainability Director would be responsible for driving sustainability initiatives within the direct materials supply chain. This could involve identifying opportunities for reducing carbon footprint, promoting circular economy practices, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies: Creating and executing procurement strategies for direct materials that align with business objectives and sustainability goals
• Supplier management: Overseeing relationships with direct materials suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring consistent and high-quality supply
• Sustainable sourcing: Leading efforts to integrate sustainable sourcing practices into the procurement process, such as promoting ethical and responsible sourcing, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards
• Cost management: Identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing procurement processes, and managing direct materials spend to achieve cost efficiencies
• Risk management: Identifying and mitigating risks in the direct materials supply chain, such as supply disruptions, quality issues, or regulatory compliance
• Collaboration: Working closely with internal stakeholders such as production, quality, and sustainability teams to align procurement practices with business needs and objectives
• Performance measurement and reporting: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for direct materials procurement and sustainability practices and reporting on performance to internal and external stakeholders
• Innovation and continuous improvement: Identifying opportunities for innovation in direct materials sourcing and procurement processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Compliance and ethical practices: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, as well as promoting ethical business practices within the supply chain
• Leadership and team management: Providing leadership and direction to the direct materials procurement and sustainability team, foster