Procurement Ingredients Assoc Manager

Overview
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The Opportunity
Your Impact
As Procurement Ingredients Manager your scope would consist of leading the digital transformation of the procurement function by designing, optimizing, and automating end-to-end processes, while also driving strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier value creation. This role ensures operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and strategic alignment with corporate digitalization goals. As a senior leader, the manager will act as a key enabler of innovation, compliance, and scalability across procurement operations, while maintaining a strong focus on cost optimization, supplier performance, and category strategy.

Responsibilities

• Total expenditure to be managed is approximately USD 100 million per year.
• Manage more than 20 PMF suppliers and requests for proposals (RFPs) (Supplier Relationship Management).
• Process Mapping and Improvement, Document current processes (BPMN, SIPOC, etc.), Identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities, Propose redesigns aligned with best practices.
• Automation Design and execute automations using tools like Power Automate, UiPath, or SAP IRPA, Implement digital workflows for approvals, purchase orders, contracts, etc.
• Digital Agenda, Develop and implement the digital roadmap for the procurement area, Coordinate the adoption of e-sourcing, e-invoicing, and e-contracting platforms, Monitor digitalization and efficiency KPIs.
• Project Management, Lead digital transformation projects within procurement, Coordinate with IT, Finance, and suppliers to ensure technological integration.
• Data Analysis, Create dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau, Analyze procurement data to support strategic decision-making.
• Harmonize the bidding process and cost structures for PMF.
• Co-lead, design, and implement sustainability projects for the region/field (PiP+ agenda).
• Validate new sources of supply and develop suppliers for exclusive sourcing materials.
• Present monthly financial reports.
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly forecasts together with the planning team.

Qualifications
Who Are We Looking For?

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
• Experience in implementing digital transformation tools in supply chain
• Fluency in English to negotiate with global teams and suppliers
• Experience in procurement, process improvement, or digital transformation
• Negotiation skills with extensive knowledge of direct materials (at least 3 years) and process change management
• Experience using AI
• Budget management
• 2+ years of experience in Direct Purchasing/Supply with potential for further advancement within the GP organization
• Ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities to optimize the category
• Experience in financial analysis and cost modeling
• Experience in sustainable sourcing in agriculture is a plus
• Strong collaborative skills: within the Global Purchasing and PepsiCo divisions; with internal customers and suppliers; conflict resolution and teamwork
• Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma, BPM, RPA Developer, Power Platform.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• 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.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 work force and innovation for the organization.