Overview
As Proximity Category Buyer you will optimise the packaging supply chain for a portfolio across international brands, delivering cost and quality improvements while ensuring compliance. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support R&D, change projects, OTIF delivery, and accurate invoicing. Your work directly influences supplier performance and sustainable sourcing within Pernod Ricard’s global framework. This is a chance to impact packaging costs and service levels at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
- Defined contribution pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Share incentive plan and share ownership plan
- Brand allowance
Responsibilities
- Deliver sourcing and customer service to maintain quality, cost, and compliance across packaging supply chain
- Minimise errors and ensure system setup and daily controls are accurate
- Support R&D and Change Request projects to achieve OTIF delivery and approved invoices
- Conduct category analysis to support tendering, supplier selection, and cost improvements
- Develop and manage subcategory strategies in line with the broader category plan
- Produce reporting for Pernod Ricard HQ on spend and sustainable sourcing
- Manage supplier relationships and interface with internal teams to ensure supply continuity
- Maintain supplier SLAs and support performance reviews and paid stock processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and suppliers
Key requirements
- Transactional Supply Chain and Manufacturing experience
- Procurement processes knowledge (supplier onboarding, due diligence)
- Knowledge of finance systems such as E1 (modules, data setup, compliance)
- Experience with material specifications, SLAs, and contract drafting
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI
- Clean driving license
- Customer service orientation
- Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams
- Attention to detail and problem solving
- E1 finance system
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Proximity Category Buyer in Dumbarton employer: Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. As a Controls & Automation Engineer based in Kilmalid, Dumbarton, you will be part of a prestigious team dedicated to the heritage and future of Scotch whisky, with access to competitive benefits, a supportive environment for career development, and a commitment to sustainability and inclusion.
