Sr. Procurement Manager, Travel & Business Services

Location: Louisville KY US

Careers that unlock the magic of human connection

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. Were the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahla Liqueur Beefeater Gin and Avin 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 convivialitit 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 $90560.00 to $113200.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process by assessing a candidatesexperience skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Purpose of the Position

The Indirect Procurement Sr. Manager is responsible for the strategic procurement of a wide range of Travel Category and Business Services ensuring the acquisition of goods and/or services at the best possible price and sustainable quality while minimizing risk and adhering to the Global procurement strategy.

This role requires close collaboration with all business functions to meet their needs and codevelop procurement strategies. The Sr. Manager will lead major negotiations across the travel categories (Hotel Air Rail Car) and Business Service categories (MRO HR Facilities etc.) . This person will manage supplier relationships across travel and Business Services

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for the Travel and Business services categories.
• Support including Professional Services Administrative and Support Services Information Technology Services Facilities Management Financial Services Training and Development Utilities and Energy and Health and Wellness Services.
• Implement regional and local sourcing strategies while adhering to procurement policies & considering Global S&R objectives.
• Actively engage with regional and local business teams to ensure procurement strategies align with business needs and contribute directly to value creation.
  • Lead major negotiations to secure the best possible terms conditions and aspects of supply agreements.
  • Manage the negotiation process including oneonone negotiations and local/regional tenders.
  • Prepare and issue timely contractual agreements in consultation with relevant departments.
• Act as the key interface with regional and local suppliers building and maintaining strong privileged relationships.
• Resolve supplier contractual issues and claims to optimize performance of the business.
• Actively collaborate with business functions to cobuild procurement strategy and leverage skills complementarity.
• Establish harmonize and enforce procurement policies procedures and guidelines to ensure optimization and cost efficiency.
• Actively participate to the Pernod Ricard Procurement transformation: lead development and implementation of best practices procurement tools processes and delivery of the global initiatives.
• Reporting of key activities and issues such as governance S&R savings improvements achieved etc. as needed and/or requested by leadership.
• Identify and prioritize material cost savings and quality improvement opportunities within our existing vendor base along with potential new vendors.
• Identify and establish improvements to existing policies and procedures for effective category management across the assigned categories of spend.
• Establish and manage initial and ongoing Vendor Qualification process for all new and existing vendors as well as work with Legal in the implementation and management of contracts in accordance with PR North America and PR Holding policies and guidelines.
• Establish/Enhance a Vendor Quality Assessment and Review Process.
• IAnalyze market trends including benchmarking to identify and recommend new opportunity areas and/or maintain a favorable position.
• Work collaboratively with Leadership teams to establish processes and procedures to enhance Pernod Ricards communal goals such as the development of a supplier diversity program and lowering carbon footprint.
• Be an active member of the procurement community participating in the sharing of best practices and contributing to the improvement of various documents (benchmarks guidelines monitoring purchasing performance etc.).

Main internal / external interactions on this position

Internal interactions include site leadership and their direct reports and anyone who purchases a business service. External interactions include any third party that performs a business service.

Autonomy

• This person will have autonomy to develop the sourcing strategy for the Travel and Business Services category and execute on that strategy.

Indicators of success

• Generating cost savings including reduction avoidance and efficiency
• Successful tender events which improve cost and generate enhanced ways of working
• Supplier portfolio optimization where feasible leveraging spend across sites where possible.
• 100% of Global S&R objectives reached

Required Experience & Skills

Education:

• 4 Years College Bachelors Degree

Experience/Background:

• Sourcing strategy and contract negotiations
• Stakeholder management
• Risk and project management
• Minimum six years demonstrated experience in supply chain procurement or businessrelated function with purchasing procurement or strategic sourcing engagement.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of Indirect Procurement spend in a Consumer Products / Beverage company.
• Demonstrated expertise in effectively engaging cross functionally.
• Good understanding of Wine and Spirits or related Consumer Products/Beverage important.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a proven record of measurable achievements.
• Strong business writing skills and clear communicator.
• Advanced level Excel and Power Point skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Agile mindset and selfmotivated.

Tools:

• Build Effective Teams
• Consumer focus
• Drives results
• Drives engagement

Working Conditions:

Work is usually performed in an office setting with limited demands for movement and lifting.

Geographical scope of the position:

• Regional (Canada USA)

• Business travels to be <10%

When you join Pernod Ricard youll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage driven by our iconic brands and a longstanding commitment to sustainability safety and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived they drive our behaviors and its what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide ones most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer we understand that not everyones working hours are the same and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their teams schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out for details.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability training and experience and does not and will not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race color religion sex age disability national origin citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process contact your talent acquisition manager.

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