Global Category Manager - Secondary Packaging

Want to join a fast-moving company, among hard-working and convivial teams and participate to our Group's procurement roadmap? We are looking for a Global Category Manager - Secondary Packaging!  You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.

Your objectives

• Contributes to category sourcing strategy and supports category roadmap development and implementation
• Develops programs to maximize value creation along multiple pillars, including margin improvement, security of supply & resilience, S&R, quality, 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

Your key missions

• Supports the development of the Global Pernod Ricard category strategy

• Plays a key role in supplier identification, development and relationship management

• Onboards stakeholders at all levels & facilitates transversal ways of working with affiliates and corporate functions

• Actively participates to the Pernod Ricard Procurement transformation

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!

Professional

• At least 7-year experienced procurement professional with successful, multi-year track record in a procurement organization
• Experience from FMCG procurement organization at regional or global level
• Preferable experience in direct procurement, packaging, specifically 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
• In-depth knowledge of packaging development and manufacturing process

Behavioral

• High energy and enthusiasm for new challenges
• Self-motivated and ready to take responsibility
• Entrepreneurial: always seeking new ideas
• Excellent stakeholder management & alignment capability
• Ability to combine vision creation with operational engagement (a hands-on approach)
• Very strong time and activity planning and management
• Ability to deliver objectives in the context of time pressure
• Confident and action orientated, able to make timely decisions based on the availab