The Sustainable Agricultural Lead (SAL) plays a central role in structuring, coordinating and steering Pernod Ricard’s approach to Sustainable Sourcing and Regenerative Agriculture within Procurement. The role ensures that global ambitions are translated into clear priorities, consistent methodologies, measurable KPIs and effective coordination across Procurement, S&R teams and Affiliates. The SAL acts as a functional orchestrator and governance lead, while operational deployment and field execution remain with local Procurement and Terroir teams.
Key responsibilitiesStrategy, vision and ambitionContribute to the definition of the global vision and ambition for Sustainable Sourcing and Regenerative Agriculture. Ensure that Procurement is properly equipped to support this ambition and acts as a coordinated and aligned function.
Policies, methodologies and toolsTranslate sustainability ambitions into clear, procurement-ready policies, methodologies and tools, ensuring alignment with Nature, Climate and CSRD frameworks.
Terroir mapping and prioritisationCoordinate the execution of terroir mapping exercises and structure the prioritisation of key and hotspot terroirs. Ensure clear communication of priorities and implications for Affiliates and Procurement teams.
Sustainable SourcingOversee the deployment of Sustainable Sourcing standards across priority agricultural materials. Coordinate monitoring and consolidation of KPIs, and ensure certification and compliance requirements are anticipated at affiliate level.
Regenerative AgricultureTranslate regenerative agriculture ambition into clear expectations for Affiliates and suppliers. Coordinate progress tracking, reporting and issue resolution across programs, while ensuring global visibility on progress, risks and bottlenecks.
Carbon and FLAG alignmentContribute to carbon baseline work and alignment of Regenerative Agriculture practices with climate trajectories. Support sourcing and volume allocation scenarios needed to meet FLAG and climate targets.
CSRD and sustainability reportingCoordinate the consolidation and consistency of agriculture-related sustainability data for CSRD and external reporting. Support readiness for audits and internal governance reviews.
Affiliates enablement and coordinationProvide guidance, tools and clarification of expectations to Affiliates. Animate regular reviews on Sustainable Sourcing and Regenerative Agriculture progress, fostering alignment and collaboration.
Suppliers and partnershipsSupport sustainability-related supplier engagement frameworks and contribute to commercial discussions when relevant. Coordinate global partnerships linked to sustainable agriculture.
Profile and mindsetThe role requires solid understanding in Procurement, proven experience in Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Raw Materials or Sustainability, with the ability to operate in complex, multi-entity and cross-functional environments. The suitable candidate demonstrates strong structuring and coordination skills, influence without authority, and a pragmatic mindset balancing ambition with operational feasibility.
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Target Hire Date:
2026-04-07Target End Date:
Skills Required
- Solid understanding in Procurement
- Proven experience in Sustainable Agriculture
- Experience in Agronomy or Raw Materials
- Ability to operate in complex environments
- Strong structuring and coordination skills
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
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What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
