Procurement Operational Excellence Manager

Procurement Operational Excellence Manager Join to apply for the Procurement Operational Excellence Manager role at PepsiCo. We Are PepsiCoDare for Better We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we’re excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place. Overview Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries. Our product portfolio includes 22 of the world’s most iconic brands such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world. Responsibilities Category Leadership: Develop and own packaging category strategies—including paperboard, flexible films, cartons, inks, adhesives, and more—aligned with business objectives and market dynamics. Strategic Sourcing: Lead negotiations, contracting, and risk mitigation to secure best-in-class commercial agreements and build long‑term supplier partnerships. Proactive Value Creation: Anticipate business needs and proactively identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and cost optimization—shaping demand rather than simply responding to it. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Cultivate strong relationships with global, regional, and local suppliers to drive joint business planning, innovation pipelines, and continuous improvement. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, R&D, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to influence packaging decisions and ensure procurement delivers measurable business impact. Productivity & Innovation: Deliver year‑over‑year productivity improvements through sustainable material adoption, packaging redesigns, and the integration of emerging technologies. Sustainability Leadership: Champion the transition to recyclable, compostable, and bio‑based packaging. Drive supplier initiatives to increase recycled content and reduce carbon footprint, ensuring alignment with ESG goals and regulatory standards. Risk & Compliance: Ensure category strategies comply with trade regulations, customs classifications (e.g., LIGIE), and sustainability frameworks. Proactively manage business continuity risks (BCP). Team & Stakeholder Leadership: Provide guidance to analysts and buyers, mentor team members, and influence senior stakeholders through clear, strategic communication. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in procurement, ideally with exposure to packaging or related categories. Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing capabilities at both regional and global levels. Demonstrated sustainability mindset, with hands‑on experience in initiatives involving recycled resins, circular economy models, and carbon footprint reduction. Solid financial acumen, including cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and long‑term value creation. Fluency in English, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, innovative leader who takes ownership, drives results, and inspires cross‑functional teams. Benefits Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. Recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, and moments of life. Financial wellness programs to help you reach your goals at all stages of life. Flexibility program that allows you to balance personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. Family benefits such as Wellness Line, thousands of agreements and discounts, scholarship programs for children, aid plans for different moments of life. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at PepsiCo. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a workforce and innovation for the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr