time left to apply End Date: November 21, 2024 (11 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR-045931
Job Summary: The Buyer position assists with the Procurement of all third-party requirements, within a specific or general category. Maintains strong working relationships with suppliers to enable the purchasing of products or services in line with time, cost and quality requirements. The role will support individual or multiple affiliates across Africa Middle East, including but not limited to:
Execute local or regional sourcing directives, where local third-party service providers are required.Provide regional support for initiatives managed by Category Leads or Procurement Director across all markets within this scope where required.Partner with key stakeholders across the business to support overall local and regional business objectives.Provide procurement support for procurement projects and general purchases.Key Duties and Responsibilities Collate all necessary category analyticsAnalyze spend and user specific requirements within the work being executedSupport and execute procurement strategies developed by Category LeadsEscalate where necessary supplier performance issuesSupport collaborative optimization activities where applicableHandle second level escalations with suppliers/internal stakeholders to resolve performance issuesCollaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Category Leads sourcing outputs / agreementsEnsure suppliers are correctly enabled through ERP (databases)Ensure contractual terms & conditions are effectively "operationalized", identify and track benefits, while executing negotiationsPurchasing of business products and associated services, maximizing value for money and return on investment, aligning with business and procurement strategiesMaintain database of contracts and approved suppliersClassification of all components within the categorySupplier identification, selection and Relationship Management for Request for QuotationsSupport meeting and communication routines with suppliersSupport meeting and communication routines with internal stakeholdersExecution of approved annual sourcing calendar developed by Category LeadsReporting: Updating of monthly category reports (savings and payment summary)Provide feedback for monthly variances vs planned budgetsMaintain and report on Purchase Orders created within categoryNegotiation with suppliers: Suppliers briefed in accordance with technical specifications and requirements from businessSupport commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best fit for purpose items are contracted in line with approved scope and specificationsRecord all negotiations in reporting trackersEvaluate, categorize, and select preferred suppliers (RFQ based): Support supplier vetting annually, and as new suppliers are added to databasesCompile a preferred supplier database per Category per regionSupplier and contract relationship management, record keeping of all third-party engagements (meetings)Database maintenance: All data relating to the category accurately documented and updatedMaster data planned in advance (prior to transacting with suppliers)Database (supplier, contracts) maintained and reviewed monthlyDatabase updates and risks need to be communicated to Category LeadAll supporting documentation created and maintainedBuild and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders: Liaise with third party suppliersEffective relationship management with various suppliersSuppliers understand minimum quality standards and standardized specifications requiredSuppliers understand Pernod Ricard expectationsCommunication of procurement policies and source to pay training of external suppliersQualifications and Experience: Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)At least 2 years' experience in a procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers.Procurement and tender experience is essential.A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholdersExperience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage.Job Posting End Date: 2024-11-07
Target Hire Date: 2024-12-02
Target End Date: About UsPernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20.
Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.
Pernod Ricard's brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group's decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of "Créateurs de Convivialité." As reaffirmed by the Group's strategic plan, "Transform and Accelerate," deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard's strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders.
The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), "Good times from a good place." In recognition of Pernod Ricard's strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis.
Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation's Global Compact LEAD company.
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