Procurement Assoc Manager Oils & Sweeteners (Miguel Hidalgo)

Overview

The position is OILS & SWEETENERS PMF. This role is in charge of all sweetening ingredients such as sugar, fructose and all corn-derived products, and all frying oils and fats. The role manages two L08 Sr Coordinators, and also all hedging and playbook tasks regarding coverages and CRMC interactions. The role will manage two of the largest categories with a spend of 550 MM USD for PMF.

Responsibilities

• Annual Spend = USD ~550M
• 2 Categories / +15 Suppliers / team of 2 people
• Responsible for dynamic and impactful categories in the E2E Supply Chain
• Your Impact :
  • Define and execute the strategy in terms of sustainability, E2E efficiency and business assurance for the categories to the area/scope for PMF
  • Drive the Innovation agenda for Oils & Sweeteners, enabling new technologies, new varieties, new processes that improve efficiencies to ensure supply at the best cost within the upcoming years
  • New Models, TCO analyses and a new model driving savings at local market level to deliver savings on a YOY basis
  • Co-create Pep+ Sustainability Agenda in conjunction with COE teams
  • Own the AOP and Forecast process for the categories within PMF
  • Compliance: In a challenging environment, function as a change agent to improve the process, to move this spend to Procurement excellence (compliance, best practices, competitive bidding)
  • Develop price and supply risk management strategies for the categories
  • Interprets and executes a playbook flawlessly. Explains and applies the Commodity Risk Management Committee (CRMC) process
  • Deep dive in the category, consolidate volume/spend/vendors of all sites to leverage our volume
  • Ensure the implementation of legal contract management process that will cover 100% of Suppliers
  • Provide the best alternatives for categories, including timing, cost, insurance, quality, etc.
  • Build a strong relationship with internal clients (Manufacturing; Warehouse; Supply Planning, Legal, Quality, Finance, etc.)
  • Open communication with the regional and Global team, mainly with COE’s to bring and share best practices

Qualifications

• Education
  • Degree in Administration, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, Economy, or Agribusiness
• Experience
  • 5 to 7 years’ experience on Procurement/Sourcing preferred in Grains industry knowledge
  • Spanish, English
  • Expertise in financial analysis and cost modeling
  • Collects supply market data in order to identify savings opportunities on highly complex category
  • Analyzes abstract data and draws actionable conclusions
  • Strong organizational, execution and negotiating skills
  • Strong people skills - ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic environment; comfortable and effective in influencing at all levels; ability to tactfully give/receive constructive feedback
  • Negotiation skills with high knowledge in the industry and process change management
  • Influences cross-functional teams to drive global / sector business initiatives
  • Highly collaborative - within Integral Procurement and PepsiCo divisions; with internal customers and suppliers; conflict resolution and team building

Benefits and What to Expect

• 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 to help you reach your goals in all stages of life
• A flexibility program to balance your personal and work life