Global Procurement Buyer

About the role

PepsiCo is seeking a Global Procurement Buyer to lead the transformation of legacy service contracts into performance‑based, scalable models across key categories such as cleaning, security, contract manufacturing, energy and gas. The role will focus on cost optimisation, supplier consolidation and continuity planning for union‑sensitive services.

Key responsibilities

• Convert existing service contracts into performance‑based models for categories including cleaning, security, contract manufacturing, energy and gas.
• Drive cost optimisation through supplier consolidation, should‑cost analysis and strategic workshops.
• Manage continuity planning and risk assessment for union‑sensitive services such as temporary labour, catering and transportation.
• Facilitate strategic collaboration forums with top suppliers to co‑develop solutions and share best practices.
• Benchmark procurement maturity, implement cross‑category synergies and ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX and global procurement policies.
• Act as a change agent for digital tools deployment, including SAP and Ariba, and automation strategies.
• Lead competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contract negotiations and supplier selection using total cost of ownership and should‑cost modelling.
• Partner with Operations, Finance and Legal to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Manage key supplier relationships, service level agreements and performance reviews, driving continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management, preferably in facilities, utilities or related services.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct should‑cost modelling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Experience managing union‑sensitive services and continuity planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders across Operations, Finance and Legal.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements such as SOX and internal control frameworks.

Required skills

• SAP
• Ariba