Procurement Jr Manager

**Auto req ID**: BR
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, multi-billion-dollar brands.
From Gatorade to Quaker, from LIFEWTR to Lay's, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and drinks that are loved around the world.
Our vision is to be the world leader in convenient food and beverage by winning with purpose. "Winning with purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and incorporate purpose into all aspects of the business.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better
**What will you work on**:
This position will be responsible for managing/negotiating the rigid plastics (bottles and closures), liquid carton, shrink film and other packaging portfolios, overseeing the backoffice and leading the operational excellence agenda, including KPIs, process improvement and project management interfacing and engaging with external clients and the team.
- Negotiate/Manage a spend of R$191 million / Coordinate Operational Excellence and back office activities for the packing team with a spend of R$ 667 million reais.
- Support and active participation to define the strategy for Brazil with the Regional Team.
- Responsible to construction of forecast, AOP, coverage, implemented productivity e cash flow agenda.
- In a challenging environment, act as a change agent to improve the process, to move this spend to purchasing excellence (compliance, best practices, competitive bidding).
- Deep dive in the category, consolidate volume/spend/vendors of all sites and BUs in order to leverage our volume, when possible in a Regional or Global level.
- Bring innovation to the category, TCO analyses and a new model driving savings at local market level and delivering savings on a year/year basis.
- Ensure the implementation of legal contract management process that will cover 100% of Suppliers to Seasoning category.
- Part of Transformation Projects: demonstrating Be Consumer Centric behavior understanding the PepsiCo business, its consumers and customers, external environment and industry, and using this information to drive decisions and actions
- Work with Procurement Team to provide the best alternatives for costs and including timing, cost, insurance, quality, etc.
- Build a strong relationship with the internal clients ( Innovation, Mkt, Manufacturing; Supply Chain, Procurement Direct, R&D,Quality, etc).
- Open communication with the Regional and Global Team, also with the MSO in order to bring and share best practices.
- In a challenging environment, act as a change agent to improve the process;
- Participate of KPI’s results meetings to identify opportunities with the team
- This position will represent Pepsico in the supply market, negotiating and assuring Pepsico's value with partners.
- Working together with multifunctional teams seeking improvements in the relationship with key client areas: Innovations Mkt, Supply Planning, R&D and Legal.
**Qualifications/Requirements**:**
Who are we looking for?**:
- Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economy or in related fields.
- English skills - Spanish is desirable.
- Background in direct procurement roles negociating with external vendors
- Expertise in financial analysis and cost modeling.
- Capability to work under pressure and deliver short term, but not forget the medium, long term.
- Negotiation skills considering TCO analisys.
- Strategic vision: understand the categories, market and bring alternatives.
- Skills to identify and take the opportunities.
- Proactivity and engagement behavior.
- Agent transformation.
- Focus on results.
- Teamwork and ease of interpersonal relationships.
- Determination, commitment, sense of urgency
- Focus on value added
- Be bold and agile
**What can you expect from us**:
- A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life;
- A dynamic and inclusive culture;
- A support team that will foster your professional growth and development;
- Opportunity to work with relevant and impactful projects for the business;
- Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs;
At PepsiCo, we recognize that supporting diversity and engagement is not just the right thing to do, it's the right thing to do for our business.
Our company is strongest when we span the entire spectrum of humanity, regardless of how we look, where we come from, or who we love. Talent diversity and an inclusive environment foster employee engagement, promote creativity, and drive innovation. At PepsiCo we offer unique opportunities to hire qualified and diverse individuals regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disability.
**Relocation Eligible*

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