Want to join the world's No. 2 in wines & spirits and work among convivial teams? Pernod Ricard is looking for a Procurement Process & Supplier Risk Apprentice for 12 months from September 2026 to August 2027 You will be based at the Island, our office in central Paris (Saint Lazare Train Station, Paris 8).
Within the Sustainable Procurement team, you will contribute to the deployment of the Group’s Procurement Process and Sustainable Procurement roadmap while developing your expertise in responsible sourcing and procurement practices.
Your key missions:
- Support day-to-day Sustainable Procurement activities: contribute to supplier due diligence, participate in risk-based assessment campaigns (EcoVadis, Sedex),
- Animate the Sustainable Procurement community: support awareness and training initiatives across affiliates and support communication with stakeholders by answering operational questions.
- Support reporting exercice : help monitor and share key performance indicators (KPIs), track assessment and audit progress across regions
- Manage and improve Sustainable Procurement tools: ensure proper user management of tools (EcoVadis, Sedex), onboard and train new users, assist the community on tool usage, and contribute to the preparation of periodic activity reports.
- Contribute to Supplier Performance Management: support coordination with category teams, participate in the animation of the Supplier Performance Process, and ensure alignment with Sustainable Procurement requirements.
- Support procurement excellence and process improvement: contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and ways of working, help develop and update toolkits and guidelines, and support the rollout of training initiatives to the procurement community.
If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!
- You are pursuing a Master’s degree in Purchasing/Procurement/ESG or equivalent.
- You are fluent in English.
- You have good commands of Excel and PowerPoint.
- You have knowledge and interest in sustainable development and ESG in procurement
- You are autonomous, open-minded, and rigorous.
- You have great communication, analysis, and synthesis skills.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-07Target End Date:
2027-09-07Skills Required
- Pursuing a Master's degree in Purchasing/Procurement/ESG or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Good commands of Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge and interest in sustainable development and ESG in procurement
- Strong communication, analysis, and synthesis 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.
