Manager Indirect Procurement
Manager Indirect Procurement
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Location: Toronto ON Canada
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Hiram Walker and Corbys portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada including JP Wisers Canadian Whisky Lambs Rum and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Chivas Regal Glenlivet Ballantines Scotch Whiskies Jameson Irish Whiskey Beefeater Gin Malibu Rum Kahlua Liqueur Mumm Champagne Jacobs Creek Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows overcases sold annually with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.
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The Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of goods/services for Corby Spirit & Wine ensuring 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 and compliance of the PRNA Procurement Policy and procedures. This includes working cross functionally with Procurement Brand and Sales to maximize value to PRNA and minimize risk through the selection evaluation and ongoing management of suppliers.The Procurement Manager will possess a deep understanding of the Pernod Ricard Group Sustainability & Responsibility agenda and is the gatekeeper to ensure S&R is compliant across all sourcing activities in Canada. The role reports to the Sr. Manager Indirect Procurement and is part of the communication hub between PRNA Procurement and internal Corby stakeholders. Working crossfunctionally you will leverage the internal collaboration model core processes and ways of working as this role leads the development delivery and measurement of all POS related programs.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Helps develop the procurement strategy at the local level by collaborating effectively with HQ Procurement
- Actively participates in the Pernod Ricard Procurement transformation: implementation of best practices procurement tools and processes and implementation of global initiatives
- Manage sourcing budgets and timelines for Retail & On Premise across various POS elements drinkware prizing onpacks bar tools displays special packaging sell sheets tasting tools signage wearables and other merch)
- Responsible for samples final sign off PO creation customs shipment tracking and invoicing
- Management of 3rd party warehousing (shipment tracking allocations copacking inventory storage costs)
- Oversees external portals for ordering & trains internal stakeholders
- Briefs design agency on graphics requirements and monitors production timelines
- 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
- Qualify local vendors through setup (Partner Up) & maintain the Preferred Supplier List (PSL)
- Actively collaborates 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
- Responsible to adhere and communicate the global S&R to the Marketing organization as its the key SRM for in country offshore & local vendors
- Supports HQ related analysis and reporting and identifies savings opportunities and works collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver. (including but not limited to summarizing key activities and issues governance S&R savings Supplier Diversity and improvements achieved)
- Identify opportunities to optimize purchases reduce stock / loss of materials find synergies forecast accurately and challenge stakeholder requests
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Requirements
- Commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive deadlines
- Strategic Sourcing & negotiations
- Good understanding of Consumer Products/Beverage industry is preferred but not required
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of POS suppliers and process
- Crossfunctional stakeholder management
- The ability to identify opportunities for risk mitigation
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of sustainability & innovation challenges
- Leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to drive change management
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in business or related field
- 4 year experience in A&P and at least 2 years of experience supporting POS planning and/or
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups including Indigenous women visible minorities and persons with disabilities regardless of race ethnicity sexual orientation creed family status national origin age and gender.
Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies please contact the Human Resources Department at . For Ontario Applicants our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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