Job description

Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for a Global Category Manager - Industrial Capex! You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.

Your key missions:

Contributes to Global category sourcing strategy and supports category roadmap development and implementation for Industrial Capital Investments (Capex);
Ensures early involvement of Global procurement in Capex projects through on-going review of 3 years Capex plan
Develops programs to maximize value creation along 4 main lenses, including margin improvements, best security of supply and quality practices, Sustainable sourcing and technology innovation;
Categories in scope : Distilling equipment, bottling equipment, buildings and utilities, civil works, EPCM, Operational technology…
Supports the development of the Global Pernod Ricard category strategy for Industrial Capital investments :
- Develops and executes Global category strategy, in close collaboration with Global Category Director & Global Engineering team
- Contributes to the definition of roadmap to deliver objectives along 4 sources of value
- Is responsible for driving the negotiations with suppliers on regional and global scale and delivering cost-effectiveness of Capex in balance with technical requirements
- Drives procurement activities : Pre-qualification analysis, Supplier selection and validation process, benchmarking, tenders, market insights, global MSA negotiations, Payment Terms and conditions, down payment securing, etc)
- Drives procurement Total Cost Ownership (TCO) impact, consistently with global strategies;
- 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, international commodity prices and secures good supplier intelligence
- Is strongly engaged in potential supplier identification (both global & regional players), sourcing base development, and business allocation decisions
- Is part of strategic interface towards suppliers - builds strong and strategic relationships with suppliers
- Monitor supplier’s performance (service level, price level) and drive yearly reviews with preferred supplies
- Actively participates in Value engineering activities
Onboards stakeholders at all levels and facilitates transversal ways of working with affiliates & corporate functions
- Develops effective implementation plans for global activities, follows closely with affiliates on identified local initiatives
- Identifies and meets local requirement across affiliates
- Liaise with Capex managers, technical project leaders and local procurement leaders to discuss the procurement model and ensure alignment;
Actively participate to the Pernod Ricard Global Capex Procurement transformation (Smart Capex) :
- 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, don’t wait to apply!

Master’s of Science in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical), completed by Master’s diploma in Business/Economy
Highly experienced in technical Capex category management
Excellent communication skills: verbal and presenting, proficient in English
Advanced negotiator, developed problem-solving and analytical skills
Practical experience and capabilities in digital & e-sourcing tools
Highly experienced procurement professional with successful, multi-year (10+ years) track record in Industrial Capex & MRO
Highly experienced in technical Capex procurement at regional or global level within FMCG;
Experienced in building relationship with functional owners and embedding procurement process and performance metrics
High energy and enthusiasm for new challenges
Self-motivated and ready to take responsibility
Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset
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 available data

Wait, there’s 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 profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…

Pernod Ricard values diversity and solidarity within its organization and in its relations with stakeholders. Our recruitment methods focus on skills, and we welcome all types of talents.

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Target Hire Date:

2025-02-01

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