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Our Opportunity

Come join the 1NA (One North America) Procurement Team as a Senior Manager executing sourcing strategies to enhance PepsiCo’s Dips competitive advantage in the marketplace (i.e. Sabra, Tostitos etc.).  This Procurement role will engage cross functionally to lead strategy setting & execution as well as oversee stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process.  Fresh Dips is an area where PepsiCo is taking big swings, and this role is focused on understanding and becoming a subject matter expert on our Sabra business (fresh dips leader!) so we can build on the amazing momentum that exists to expand offerings.  There will be opportunities to not only build the overall sourcing strategy and manage innovations but also bring sustainability objectives to life across the materials sourced.

This person will need to report into one of our hubs 3 day/week- Purchase, NY, Plano, TX, Chicago, IL or South Chesterfield, VA. 

• Lead global sourcing strategy for a $60MM+ directmaterials portfolio, developing category strategies, managing supplier selection, and delivering yearoveryear cost savings through disciplined planning and negotiation.
• Manage the full 7Step Strategic Sourcing Process, including scope definition, market analysis (RFI/RFP), bid design, supplier proposal evaluation, and final recommendation to leadership.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies with crossfunctional input, securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and strong contractual protections aligned with PepsiCo’s Contract Review & Approval Policy.
• Lead crossfunctional productivity initiatives from ideation through supplier engagement, qualification/validation, financial reporting, and postexecution control to deliver measurable cost reductions.
• Own Annual Operating Plan, building materiallevel budgets, forecasting cost drivers, and partnering with Finance to reconcile forwardlooking estimates through the Latest Estimate (LE) process.
• Lead Supply Chain Risk Management for the COGS portfolio by mapping risk exposure, reducing sole/singlesource dependencies, increasing contracted spend, and building mitigation plans by category.
• Sourcing lead for StageGate innovation, partnering with R&D and Marketing to identify sourcing options, assess risk, engage suppliers, and establish cost inputs for P&Ls.
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), conducting annual relationship assessments, evaluating supplier engagement and strategic alignment, and advising leadership on partnership health for critical categories.
• Support supplier performance management by shaping the Supplier Scorecard Program and using scorecard insights to drive accountability and improvement with the vendor base.
• Collaborate with Co-Man team to evaluate MakevsBuy assessments to determine optimal manufacturing strategies for new and existing products.
• Manage supplier onboarding, ensuring completion of NDAs, financial viability assessments, sustainability profiles, Supplier Code of Conduct execution, SAP/EDI setup, and insurance documentation.
• Serve as a key partner to Legal in contract development, maintaining expertise in supplyagreement language and deploying standardized templates for ingredients, packaging, and comanufacturing.
• Monitor commodity markets and comanufacturing cost drivers, synthesizing macro/microeconomic trends, geopolitical factors, and foodsafety considerations into actionable sourcing recommendations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,500 - $206,750.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or related field required. Advanced degree (Masters or MBA) preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and/or Finance.
•  Experience in CPG and/or Food Processing industry, working knowledge of ingredient & packaging material categories and Contract Manufacturers
• Professional certifications preferred; CPM, APICS-CPIM, LSS, PMP.
• High proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel domestic, up to 30%.

Highly Preferred Requirements:

• Priority Setting: Has a high capacity for managing multiple projects simultaneously and cross-functionally; can eliminate roadblocks and create focus.
• Influencing: Ability to get things done through formal and informal channels nationally; can effectively gather information from others to achieve objectives.
• Drive for Results: Resilient in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take on new challenges, works to resolve tough issues. Ability to anticipate business needs; identify & drive new ideas into the broader organization to improve business results.
• Strong Communication: Comfortable and effective communication (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders across levels, including senior leadership.
• Highly Collaborative: Works well with others to achieve results and keeps team/stakeholders informed to avoid unnecessary surprises.
• Innovative: Takes initiative to find ways to get better results; seeks advice and takes advantage of ideas, best practices and solutions developed elsewhere.
• Technically Adept: Knowledge of / experience in graphics, printing, project management and/or supply chain & procurement is helpful. Thorough knowledge of the procurement function; negotiating, competitive bidding, supplier selection, and contract writing.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or related field required. Advanced degree (Masters or MBA) preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and/or Finance.
•  Experience in CPG and/or Food Processing industry, working knowledge of ingredient & packaging material categories and Contract Manufacturers
• Professional certifications preferred; CPM, APICS-CPIM, LSS, PMP.
• High proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel domestic, up to 30%.

Highly Preferred Requirements:

• Priority Setting: Has a high capacity for managing multiple projects simultaneously and cross-functionally; can eliminate roadblocks and create focus.
• Influencing: Ability to get things done through formal and informal channels nationally; can effectively gather information from others to achieve objectives.
• Drive for Results: Resilient in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take on new challenges, works to resolve tough issues. Ability to anticipate business needs; identify & drive new ideas into the broader organization to improve business results.
• Strong Communication: Comfortable and effective communication (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders across levels, including senior leadership.
• Highly Collaborative: Works well with others to achieve results and keeps team/stakeholders informed to avoid unnecessary surprises.
• Innovative: Takes initiative to find ways to get better results; seeks advice and takes advantage of ideas, best practices and solutions developed elsewhere.
• Technically Adept: Knowledge of / experience in graphics, printing, project management and/or supply chain & procurement is helpful. Thorough knowledge of the procurement function; negotiating, competitive bidding, supplier selection, and contract writing.