Job Purpose
Responsible for managing category strategies within Media & Marketing portfolio across Africa that are under the control of the Regional Procurement office.
Key Responsibilities
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Will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and optimization projects for the category in that region;
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Will provide regional support for initiatives managed by Markets not covered within this scope where required;
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Collaborate with key stakeholders in Media & Marketing portfolio to support overall local and regional business objectives;
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Develop the regional Media & Marketing Procurement strategy and key performance criteria;
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Benchmark, establish and drive best practice on cost structure and cost optimisation of production / contractual / services costs;
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Work with all stakeholders within category to apply existing best practices for SRM and supplier evaluation and improve/develop in partnership;
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Identify, co-ordinate and negotiate regional framework deals as appropriate while ensuring local autonomy for supplier selection and cost negotiation;
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Recommend & embed ways of working for procurement interface with stakeholders;
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Manage and coach Buyers as appropriate;
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Provide commercial advice and work jointly with stakeholders ensuring introduction of best practice and management of procurement principles across Media & Marketing category.
The role will support individual or multiple affiliates across Africa.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Functional and Technical Competencies:
Category Management & Knowledge, Sourcing Strategy Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Market Research & Trends, Operations Performance Optimisation, Operations Planning, Production & Process Management, Procurement, Physical Asset Management, Business & Financial Acumen.
Behavioural Competencies:
Creativity & Innovation, Customer Service & Quality Orientation, Project & Change Management, Relationship Building & Communication, Entrepreneurship, Results Orientation, Ethical Decision Making.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Vision, Live the Values, People Development, Team Management, Leadership & Influence, Situational Adaptability, Cultural Awareness & Diversity.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)
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At least 5 years’ experience in a Procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers.
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Partnership development across the business.
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Procurement and tender experience is essential, evidence of cost model development, strategy development and implementation.
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A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders
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Experience in managing sourcing activities.
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Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2025-05-01
Target End Date:
Top Skills
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries.
Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être.
As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
