Want to join a fastmoving company among hardworking and convivial teams and participate to our Groups procurement roadmap We are looking for aGlobal 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 alongmultiple pillars including margin improvement security of supply & resilienceS&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
Develop and leadcategory strategy development working alongside theCategory Director and partnering with affiliates to cocreate
Contributes to the definition of roadmap to deliver objectives alongthe key pillars
Manages 1on1 negotiations and commercial events/tenders on regional and global scale
Is responsible for 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
- 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
Leads supplier performance and improvement
- 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
If you recognize yourself in the description below dont wait to apply!
Professional
- At least 7year experienced procurement professional with successful multiyear 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 problemsolving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and presenting proficient in English
- Practical experience and capabilities in digital & esourcing tools
- Indepth knowledge of packaging development and manufacturing process
Behavioral
- High energy and enthusiasm for new challenges
- Selfmotivated and ready to take responsibility
- Entrepreneurial: always seeking new ideas
- Excellent stakeholder management & alignment capability
- Ability to combine vision creation with operational engagement (a handson 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 available data
- Is agile and can adapt to change at pace whilst remaining results driven
Wait theres more
We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture the possibility to work from home 2 days a week) a very complete mutual insurance an attractive compensation including profitsharing the possibility to train daily and grow in global Group holding various brands distributed across more than 160 markets.
Pernod Ricard values diversity and solidarity within its organization and in its relations with its stakeholders. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and we welcome all types of talent.
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