Procurement Associate Buyer - North America (Miguel Hidalgo)

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

This role is hybrid in Mexico City. Two days in office is expected.

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.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The GP PR2PO Tactical Buyer (L06) – MBS supports PepsiCo’s general myBUY (SAP/Ariba) procurement process for indirect goods and services across different BU’s. The role focuses on reviewing and approving business requisitions, performing tactical bidding and negotiations, identifying opportunities for savings and process automation, and executing standardized tactical buying practices.

The buyer is part of a POC NA team of 9, contributing to continuous improvement, system adoption, and operational excellence.

Your Impact

• Review and approve requisitions and deliver productivity from 3bid processes across categories.
• Conduct tactical bidding and internal/external negotiations aligned to procurement policies.
• Manage supplier queries, ensuring visibility of PO status through myBUY.
• Identify and support process automation opportunities and improvement projects.
• Lead training sessions and provide guidance to category users.
• Ensure data accuracy by validating reports, savings, and dashboards (Power BI).
• Participate in regular meetings with internal stakeholders and regional/category teams.
• Prepare and contribute to Weekly Operations Calls, tracking action items and performance metrics.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely responses to requests from leadership and demand managers.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Technical & Functional Skills

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1+ Years of procurement experience preferred.
• Solid procurement knowledge: category strategy, TCO sourcing, risk management, issue resolution.
• Strong IT skills including SAP, Ariba, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and general PC tools.
• Experience analyzing data and delivering insights to internal and external partners.
• Background in procurement and analytics.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with suppliers and users.
• Leadership, influencing, assertive communication, and proactive problem‑solving.
• Resilience: self‑management, motivation, tolerance to frustration.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver strong service performance.

Languages

• Advanced English (required).

Additional Competencies

• Consistent track record of high‑quality service delivery.
• Results‑driven mindset with attention to compliance and KPI achievement.

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, 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.
• Family 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 workforce and innovation for the organization.