JOB PURPOSE

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:

Will also execute local or regional sourcing directives, where local third-party service providers are requiredWill provide regional support for initiatives managed by Category Managers or Procurement Director across all markets within this scope where requiredPartner with key stakeholders across the business to support overall local and regional business objectivesProvide procurement support for procurement projects and general purchases

KEY DUTIES & 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 supplier 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 Leads

Reporting

Updating of monthly category reports (savings and payment summary)Provide feedback for monthly variances vs planned budgetsMaintain and report on Purchase Orders created within category

Negotiation with Suppliers

Suppliers briefed in accordance with Technical Specifications and requirements from businessSupport commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure best fit for purpose items are contracted in line with approved scope and specificationsRecord all negotiations in reporting trackers

Evaluate, 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 Lead

Supporting documentation

All supporting documentation created and maintained

Build 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 suppliers

Communication and interaction with all stakeholders

Professional communication, behavior and actions result in credibility, trust and respect with all work partners

KEY COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Functional and Technical Competencies: Category strategy interpretation and implementation, data analysis Risk Management, Procurement, Physical Asset Management, Material and Services Knowledge, Financial Acumen, Report WritingBehavioral Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, Business Acumen, Customer Service & Quality Orientation, Project and Change Management, Relationship Building and Communication, Effective communicationLeadership Competencies: Entrepreneurship, Results Orientation, Live the Values, Provide guidance to team

Qualifications 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 suppliersProcurement and tender experience is essentialMinimum beginners excel skillsA proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholdersExperience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2025-09-01

Target End Date:

2025-09-30