The Category Manager is responsible for managing the procurement activities for specific categories (Raw Materials, Ingredients & Utilities), ensuring cost-effective and efficient sourcing of goods and services. You will have five main areas of responsibility:

• Pernod Ricard Strategy Support & Execution
• To support & implement the global category sourcing strategies, developing local service level agreements to achieve cost savings and value creation.
• You will align local activity with global Pernod Ricard category strategies, identifying initiatives and leveraging Chivas addressable spend.
• You will also contribute to the category roadmap, delivering against key pillars for procurement success and support and enable the group Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap.
• Supplier Management
• To negotiate contracts and agreements with local suppliers to secure favourable terms and manage competitive processes, utilising Chivas e-procurement tools & systems, negotiating local commercial events.
• You will monitor supplier performance to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of goods and services, building strong & strategic relationships with suppliers, with regular reviews and improvement action plans.
• Collaboration
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• You will engage stakeholders at all levels & facilitate transversal ways of working to maximise value
• Market Knowledge
• To conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within assigned categories, understanding market dynamics and supplier intelligence.
• You will review opportunities to rationalise supply base, whilst also identifying potential new suppliers
• Reporting & Compliance
• To analyse spend data and generate reports to track procurement performance and identify areas for improvement.
• You will be responsible for execution of contracting policy and improved legal compliance across assigned categories, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Who you'll be working with Internally, you'll collaborate with the wider Procurement team, as well as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Legal and Finance. Key stakeholders will be Senior Leadership Team and the Pernod Ricard Global Procurement network. Externally, you will collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard. Your blend of talent


• Have a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related subject and a track record in procurement, with a focus on category management.
• Are a strong negotiator, with an analytical approach, and good problem-solving skills.
• Are proficient in the use of procurement software and tools.
• Can work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment., For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
  
  We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.
Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.
We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, 'conviviality' and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. Your new team This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe. The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management. The Manufacturing Direct Procurement team are based in Dumbarton, at our Kilmalid Campus, which produces over 20 million cases of our flagship brands. The team oversee all aspects of procurement across various spend categories on direct, including Dry Goods, CapEx, MRO, commodities, Wet Goods & Key Contracts., Our lifestyle benefits include 25 days' annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more! You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It's our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We're committed to conviviality, and with this, you'll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You'll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility. We're committed to diversity and inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Créateurs de Convivialité'. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible drinking As 'Créateurs de convivialité', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Internal applications - please apply via Workday only. Applications sent by any other way will not be accepted.