VP, NA Procurement

Where Conviviality is at work.

  

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, 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, convivialité…it 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.   

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; 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 New York, is $203,040.00 to $253,800.00. The range may vary if the role outside of this location.  Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Mission:

Lead local procurement activities in North America (USA & Canada), execute the global procurement strategy for the various spend categories for Direct (Packaging, Cereals, Liquids) and Indirect (Logistics, Marketing, POS, Business Services), design strategy and execute market reviews for localized categories underpinned by a robust roadmap to deliver against business ambitions. Ensure that business have access to the procurement resources deployed optimally.  Act as the key interface between business functions and procurement across all affiliates in North America. Design & execute localized categories strategy in alignment with the Global Procurement strategy, the procurement policies, processes, policies & tools

Key Accountabilities

Strategy:

• Execute the global category strategy, across all affiliates assigned, in line with the global procurement strategies & plans and the overall company goals and initiatives
• Design and implement the localized category strategies and roadmap, the negotiation and contracting strategies, in line with the global procurement strategy & processes
• Responsible for the strategic direction and management of the local procurement activities incorporating the overall sourcing process and sustainable procurement policy
• Collaborate with the business and the procurement community to align procurement strategies; animate local stakeholders’ ecosystem in the implementation of transversal ways of working, tools & best practices. Take part of stakeholder's main governance meetings to anticipate needs and share supplier trends  
• Deliver & execute the local supplier relationships management, and support the global vendors local implementation and vendor management program when required

Operational:

• Value maximization through : Buy Better (scale, professionalize procure practices), Spend Better (policies, processes, demand), Track Better (performance, compliance, sustainability)
• Collaborate with local business teams to understand their needs and align strategies accordingly, prioritize initiatives to maximize benefits & cost optimization
• Harmonize the market review processes, sourcing strategies, contract implementation and performance measurement and optimization
• Manage and optimize the procurement process and manage change and the implementation of fit-for-purpose solutions:
• For localized categories : implement sourcing strategies (needs, supplier panel), lead commercial execution (negotiation, contractual terms…) and monitor supplier
• For Co-ordinated categories : co-develop category strategies in close link with Global Procurement
• For Global categories: support Global Procurement on the discovery, market review process and the contract implementation 

Performance & management:

• Set KPIs and targets to measure the procurement contribution to PR performance in the assigned markets
• Build a team of exceptionally skilled individuals, fostering dynamic career trajectories and a culture of excellence, empower team members and drive their upskilling journey
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness in spend management to increase ROI and optimize the supplier roster
• Provide Management with reports as requested including but not limited to summarizing key activities and issues, governance savings, and improvements achieved, S&R...

Interactions

Target Core Skills

Functional Capability

• +15 years’ of Procurement experience in FMCG and ideally in the Wines & Spirits industry
• Experienced in running complex projects across markets
• Experienced in executing global category strategy
• Advanced negotiation, sourcing, problem-solving and analytical skills

Leadership Capability

• High energy and the enthusiasm to establish sustainable collaboration and solutions
• Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach
• Exceptional stakeholder management & alignment abilities
• Take the lead on driving change, implementing new Ways of Working and delivering value
• Performance driven

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing 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 it’s what brings our culture to life. 

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.  

  

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

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

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 us at PR_NA_TalentAcquisition@pernod-ricard.com.

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Target Hire Date:

2026-04-01

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