Job Title: Industrial Capex Buyer – Global Procurement
Location: Midleton Distillery, County Cork (Hybrid)
Contract: 12- Month FTC
About Pernod Ricard’s Gold Brand Unit
Pernod Ricard’s Gold Brand Unit is the Group’s Aged Spirits & Champagne division, bringing together the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers, Chivas Brothers, Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët and North American Distillers.
With a global team operating across over 40 sites, and brands spanning Irish, Scotch and American Whisk(e)y, Cognac, Champagne and wine, the division unites exceptional craftsmanship and deep expertise across iconic terroirs in Ireland, Scotland, France and North America.
Its portfolio, rooted in heritage and provenance, embodies Pernod Ricard’s commitment to excellence from Premium to Ultra-Prestige, delivering some of the world’s most celebrated and enduring spirits and champagnes.
Role Purpose
To lead end-to-end sourcing across assigned Industrial Capex categories in line with Pernod Ricard’s global procurement strategy. The role delivers cost optimisation, supplier performance, governance compliance and risk mitigation while supporting the Irish Distillers expansion programme and existing site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes across Industrial Capex categories
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms aligned to capex frameworks (e.g. MF/1, Orgalim or equivalent)
- Deliver agreed savings and cost optimisation targets
- Analyse spend and challenge stakeholder demand to align with category strategy
- Draft, negotiate and manage contracts in collaboration with Engineering and Legal
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, reviews and audits
- Support third-party risk assessment and mitigation
- Ensure compliance with procurement policy and governance standards
- Utilise digital procurement and e-sourcing tools effectively
- Support the Irish Distillers expansion project and related capital programmes
Essential Criteria
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience
- Proven experience sourcing Industrial Capex categories (e.g. engineering, construction, plant equipment, utilities, automation or MRO)
- Experience leading complex RFP/RFQ processes
- Demonstrated delivery of measurable cost savings and value optimisation
- Experience negotiating commercial and contractual terms
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Operations)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting large-scale capital expansion projects
- Professional procurement qualification (CIPS, ISM or equivalent)
- Experience operating within a global or matrix organisation
- Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices
Key Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of capex contracting frameworks (e.g. MF/1, Orgalim or equivalent)
- Knowledge of supplier performance management and KPI tracking
- Understanding of procurement governance and risk management principles
- Financial and commercial acumen
- Advanced negotiation and influencing capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Strong planning and prioritisation capability
- Proficiency in digital procurement and e-sourcing tools
What we offer
We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points, employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;
- Hybrid working; A blended working arrangement of up to 2 days a week working from where you work best
- Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
- Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
- People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
- Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
- Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
- Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
- Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice
At Irish Distillers, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , members of the Irish Travelling community, genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.”
Learn more about working with Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard Company – www.irishdistillers.ie/careers
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Job Posting End Date:
2026-03-31