Job Title: Industrial Capex Buyer – Global Procurement

Location: Midleton Distillery, County Cork

Contract: 12- Month FTC

About Pernod Ricard’s Gold Brand Unit

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-Jouët and North American Distillers.

With a global team operating across over 40 sites, and brands spanning Irish, Scotch and American Whisk(e)y, Cognac, Champagne and wine, the division unites exceptional craftsmanship and deep expertise across iconic terroirs in Ireland, Scotland, France and 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.

Role Purpose

To lead end-to-end sourcing across assigned Industrial Capex categories in line with Pernod Ricard’s global procurement strategy. The role delivers cost optimisation, supplier performance, governance compliance and risk mitigation while supporting the Irish Distillers expansion programme and existing site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes across Industrial Capex categories
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms aligned to capex frameworks (e.g. MF/1, Orgalim or equivalent)
Deliver agreed savings and cost optimisation targets
Analyse spend and challenge stakeholder demand to align with category strategy
Draft, negotiate and manage contracts in collaboration with Engineering and Legal
Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, reviews and audits
Support third-party risk assessment and mitigation
Ensure compliance with procurement policy and governance standards
Utilise digital procurement and e-sourcing tools effectively
Support the Irish Distillers expansion project and related capital programmes

Essential Criteria

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience
Proven experience sourcing Industrial Capex categories (e.g. engineering, construction, plant equipment, utilities, automation or MRO)
Experience leading complex RFP/RFQ processes
Demonstrated delivery of measurable cost savings and value optimisation
Experience negotiating commercial and contractual terms
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Operations)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline

Desirable Criteria

Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environment
Experience supporting large-scale capital expansion projects
Professional procurement qualification (CIPS, ISM or equivalent)
Experience operating within a global or matrix organisation
Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices

Key Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of capex contracting frameworks (e.g. MF/1, Orgalim or equivalent)
Knowledge of supplier performance management and KPI tracking
Understanding of procurement governance and risk management principles
Financial and commercial acumen
Advanced negotiation and influencing capability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Clear written and verbal communication
Strong planning and prioritisation capability
Proficiency in digital procurement and e-sourcing tools

What we offer

We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points, employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;

Hybrid working; A blended working arrangement of up to 2 days a week working from where you work best
Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice

At Irish Distillers, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , members of the Irish Travelling community, genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.”

Learn more about working with Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard Company – www.irishdistillers.ie/careers

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Job Posting End Date:

2026-04-30

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