Proximity Category Buyer

Proximity Category Buyer Your Manager:
Proximity Category Manager Team:
Procurement

Location:

Dumbarton Contract Type:
Permanent Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits andchampagneindustry, blending traditional craftsmanship,state‑of‑the‑artbrand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes 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,and Mumm and Perrier‑Jouëtchampagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long‑term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful,inclusive,and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

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‑Jouëtand North American Distillers. Withaglobalteamoperatingacross 40 sites and brands spanning Irish, Scotch and American Whisk(e) y, Cognac,Champagne and wine, the division unites exceptionalcraftsmanshipand deepexpertiseacross iconic terroirs in Ireland, Scotland,Franceand 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.

We are currently hiring a Proximity Category Buyer to be responsible for delivering excellent customer service and improving cost, quality and compliance performance, working across packaging supply chain, including suppliers and third parties.

Sourcing & Customer Service Deliver excellent customer service, proactively resolving and escalating issues as appropriate. Minimise transactional and setup errors that impact bottling, warehousing and shipping, where quality, service, compliance (HMRC) and costs can be adversely impacted and ensure system setup is accurate and daily controls are actioned. Support Research & Development (R&D) and Change Request projects to ensure they are cost effectively delivered On Time & In Full (OTIF) and approve invoices.

Manage invoice queries for products and services to agreed pricing structures and Accounts Payable (AP) guidelines. Category Analysis Analyse information to support Category Managers in efficient tendering, supplier selection, supplier management, cost improvements and group reporting. Responsible for developing strategies (with the support of manager) and managing subcategories in line with the wider category strategy. Produce accurate reporting to be submitted to Pernod Ricard HQ in relation to spend and sustainable sourcing policies and procedures.

Supplier Management Build and maintain effective relationships with a portfolio of suppliers. Responsible for the interface between Suppliers and internal teams managing the supply chain and availability for dry goods imported from non-UK/EU27 origins. Update and maintain supplier service level agreements (SLAs) for goods and services, Assist with performance reviews and control the paid stock process with suppliers. Continuous Improvement Support functional strategic development and assist in investigations, as appropriate.

Work with colleagues to identify and deliver improvements across the supply chain, suppliers and third parties.

Experience of transactional Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions with an understanding of cross‑functional processes, suppliers, compliance (HMRC) and brands. Experience in…