Global Procurement Sales Activation Intern - January 2027

Ready to accelerate your career with a Top Employer recognized by Forbes and TIME? Join a fast-growing global company, collaborate with convivial and talented teams, and help shape the success of one of the world’s most prestigious portfolios of premium wines and spirits.

Pernod Ricard, world leader in premium wines and spirits, combines unique expertise to develop and distribute a portfolio of 240 emblematic brands.

Joining us means becoming part of a company with a soul, becoming an ambassador of our convivial, meaningful, inclusive and responsible culture. Learning from professionals driven by our authentic heritage and passion for challenges. It's a unique experience, where you'll be free to be yourself while contributing to our collective success.

Join our team at The Island (Paris) as a Global Category Management Intern - POS for 6 months from January 2027.

You will support the Global Category Manager in the implementation of the POS category strategy and roadmap. This includes assisting in strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and internal process optimization.

Your key missions?

Support the Implementation of the "Resilience" Value Lever:

· You will assist in managing supplier risk and audits.

· You will help assess and mitigate risks related to SKUs and deploy action plans.

· You will support sustainable sourcing initiatives.

· You will monitor progress and evolution of risk management efforts.

Support the Execution of the POS Category Strategy:

· You will assist in drafting bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contract award submissions.

· You will support supplier negotiations by analysing proposals.

· You will monitor expenditures against allocations and participate in the implementation and monitoring of supplier referencing.

Administrative Support and Delivery of Initiatives:

· You will assist the team with organisation and preparation of internal documents / meetings.

· You will animate the POS community via the sharing of best practices, insights and positive engagement to support change initiatives.

· You will participate in the improvement of various documents (internal and external benchmarks, guidelines, purchasing performance monitoring documents, activity monitoring, provider lists to be updated).

· You will maintain status reports on procurement activities and work in progress.

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don't hesitate to apply!

· You are pursuing a Master’s degree focused on procurement, business, marketing, or a related field.

· You are fluent in English.

· You have data and analytical skills, with proficiency in Power BI being a plus.

· You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· You have excellent communication skills and you have high energy and enthusiasm for new challenges.

· You have practical experience and capabilities in digital & e-sourcing tools, advance analytics.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2027-01-04

Target End Date:

2027-06-30