Senior Manager, Category Procurement (Dry Goods)

Pernod Ricard • Louisville, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Kentucky, is $112,880.00 to $141,100.00. 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. Role Purpose Lead the end-to-end procurement strategy, supplier management, and value creation agenda for packaging categories, ensuring delivery of cost competitiveness, supply resilience, innovation, sustainability, and flawless execution across the North American business.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years in CPG packaging procurement and/or packaging operations
• Demonstrated ownership of commercial negotiations and category strategies
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers
• Proven ability to influence Stakeholders without authority
• Track record of value creation, not just execution
• Experience working in matrixed, regional/global organizations
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Value Creation Own end-to-end packaging category strategies (glass, closures, labels, secondary packaging, etc.) aligned with business, brand, and regional priorities. Deliver multi-year cost-savings, inflation mitigation, and value-engineering pipelines. Translate packaging design and technical decisions into COGS, margin, and cash impact.
• Supplier Strategy & Commercial Leadership Lead supplier segmentation, negotiation strategy, contracting, and performance management. Drive supplier accountability across cost, service, quality, innovation, and ESG. Actively manage risk, BCPs, dual-sourcing, and capacity strategies.
• Packaging Development & NPD Leadership Partner with Marketing, NPD, and Operations to influence design-to-value decisions early. Ensure packaging solutions meet brand intent, manufacturability, sustainability, regulatory, and cost objectives. Lead supplier involvement in innovation, lightweighting, and alternative materials.
• Operational & Governance Excellence Ensure robust specifications, GS1 compliance, ERP master data, and change-management processes. Govern packaging standards, approvals, and compliance with all regulatory and Pernod Ricard frameworks. Budget creation, and COGS management Support supplier audits, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.
• People & Stakeholder Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing packaging team. Act as a trusted business partner to Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Global Procurement. Influence at senior leadership level with data-driven recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level