Supplier Enablement CoE Lead

Overview We Are PepsiCo Join PepsiCo and Dare 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. 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, which includes 22 of the world’s most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years. 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. The Opportunity This role will serve as the global lead for Supplier Enablement within the Requisition to Pay (R2P) function to ensure that suppliers can transact digitally with PepsiCo. It has the primary ownership on supplier enablement, supporting and training them to transact electronically with PepsiCo on the network across the R2P lifecycle. The team lead will manage a global team spread across capability centers. Your Impact This role will serve as the global lead for Supplier Enablement within the Requisition to Pay (R2P) function to ensure that suppliers can transact digitally with PepsiCo. The role has primary ownership in supplier enablement, supporting and training them to transact electronically with PepsiCo on the network across the R2P lifecycle. The team lead will manage a global team spread across capability centers. Responsibilities Lead a global team to manage supplier onboarding, compliance, and readiness to transact. Design the global supplier enablement framework across PepsiCo’s technology landscape. Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, IT, MDM, and Risk to design, build, and align on the supplier enablement framework. Lead large‑scale onboarding campaigns across multiple regions and categories to migrate suppliers to the Ariba Network. Drive improvement of Ariba Network supplier adoption. Lead continuous improvement in the Supplier Enablement CoE. Global R2P covering all markets supported by all GCCs. Lead the global supplier enablement team responsible for onboarding, compliance checks, and readiness to transact digitally. Serve as the global escalation point for supplier readiness or compliance issues. Ensure supplier information, including classification, is accurately maintained throughout the supplier lifecycle. Ensure supplier data integrity and adherence to regulatory, tax, and banking requirements. Develop segmentation strategies and tailored onboarding approaches based on supplier size, spend, and strategic importance. Ensure suppliers are successfully trained, supported, and fully transacting on the platform. Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the onboarding process to improve speed and user experience. Continuously optimize processes to increase PO automation, reduce manual intervention, and improve data quality. Partner with Procurement, Category Managers, Finance, IT, MDM, and Risk to align enablement with contracting and supplier relationship management. Drive change management and communications across markets and functions on the importance of supplier enablement. Define and monitor KPIs such as onboarding cycle time, digital adoption rates, and compliance metrics. Lead and support control execution by providing all required evidence and ensuring consistent support during audits. Drive continuous improvement and adoption of digital solutions to simplify supplier enablement and enhance user experience. Who Are We Looking For? If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. Qualifications 8 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or P2P operations. Strong knowledge of SAP Ariba (SLP, catalogs, integration), S/4, Fieldglass, and VIM. Proven ability to manage global teams and drive compliance and risk management. Strategic and analytical mindset. Strong cross‑functional project leadership skills. Strong stakeholder management experience. Result and execution oriented with strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs and reporting outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in process improvement and digital adoption. Experience with Ariba Network preferable. S4/Ariba/VIM/AP experience. Problem solving / ability to anticipate and address challenges. Interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members, suppliers, cross‑functional partners. Results oriented mindset. Strategic thinking. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop 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 celebrate success with 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 allows you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. Family benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of agreements and discounts, scholarship programs for children, aid plans for different moments of life, among others. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 workforce and innovation for the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr