Pernod Ricard · 8 hours ago
Senior Director, Regional Procurement North America
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $238K/yr
15+ years expPernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company, known for its leading brands. The Senior Director of Regional Procurement North America will establish and manage the procurement strategy, focusing on indirect procurement processes and supplier management while driving cost savings and operational efficiency.
Food and BeverageManufacturingWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Develop and Implement a Structured Procurement “Way of Working” Process Framework including material portfolio analysis, market and cost analysis, strategic sourcing strategy, risk management, supplier evaluation and selection methodology, negotiation strategy, and supplier development
Create and implement an annual Strategic Sourcing Plan for each Material Category that incorporates the fundamentals of the Procurement Process Framework
Engage HQ Procurement to implement ongoing initiatives which generate the ability to leverage spend regionally/globally, collaborate effectively and actively engage HQ category managers when bidding high dollar initiatives
Identify and prioritize material cost savings, quality and process improvement opportunities within our existing vendor base along with potential new vendors and establish standards as appropriate (particular focus on POS/VAP production vendors –printers, finishers, sourcing agents, POS freight suppliers, etc.). Lead negotiations with key vendors
Establish and manage initial and on-going Vendor Qualification and Score Card process for new and existing vendors. Work with Legal in the implementation and management of contracts. Manage Supplier base. Ensure vendors meet Pernod Ricard ethical standards
Provide leadership, management, and administration of procurement programs while actively managing the team and individual performance, coach and develop team members for high performance, and develops the next generation talent
Demonstrate effective communication, both written and verbal, at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels with or without direct authority
Demonstrate the ability to deliver results in a complex, matrixed organization
Manage the relevance, content, documentation, communication, and timeliness of all Purchasing Policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable Pernod Ricard USA standards and Procurement processes, including vendor creation, vendor management, competitive bidding requirements and contract approvals
Create and implement a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program that enables the ongoing engagement with strategic suppliers. Generate continuous improvement opportunities through leveraging the relationships across the Pernod Ricard enterprise and the vendors supporting our strategic needs
Qualification
Required
4 Years College - Bachelor's Degree
Minimum fifteen years demonstrated Indirect Procurement experience including minimum ten years in POS/VAP Purchasing, Procurement and/or Supplier Management role (agency and/or business side)
Strong general business acumen and professionalism; problem solving, strategy and execution experience
Demonstrated expertise in cross functional leadership and driving engagement across the business
Good understanding of Wine and Spirits or related Consumer Products/Beverage important
Excellent analytical, negotiation, interpersonal skills with a proven record of measurable achievements
Strong business writer and clear communicator
Confident with at least intermediate level Excel and Power Point from day one
Commercial acumen with strong project management skills – ability to manage multiple projects with stretched deadlines
Flexibility, self-motivated and able to add value from day one
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Experience with marketing and general business strategy will be an advantage
Benefits
Flexible work policy
Hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week
Company
Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard produces distilled beverages including a range of wines and spirits.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.3B2025-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $841.55M
2024-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.61B
Leadership Team
Florence Tresarrieu
Global Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Treasury and Group Cash Performance
Pierre-Yves Calloc'h
Global Chief Digital Officer
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