Procurement Manager - Innovation & Commercialization (North America)
About the position The Innovation & Commercialization team provides end-to-end North America (NA) Procurement support for Innovation programs (solution design, speed to market, risk mitigation and graphics excellence) and operates as the face of Procurement throughout the commercialization process. This role is critical to ensure internal communication flows across all stakeholders, and suppliers are prepared and ready for the hundreds of projects launched annually. Responsibilities • End-to-end ownership of Direct Procurement innovation readiness tasks (charter to launch) • Lead communication with Suppliers, Procurement Category & Supply Leads, Brand Marketing and Integration Teams • Collaborate cross functionally (Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, etc.) to understand and assess business needs and mitigate risks • Document processes, deliverables and schedules for multiple projects • Provide project updates to Procurement organization via the Monthly Innovation Meeting Forum • Manage, hire and train a team of 1-2 analysts (direct reports) • Support material pricing requests • Track and manage creation and payment of purchase orders • Management and tracking of Graphics Service Providers performance for all involved projects measured by performance with pre-determined KPI's, including, but not limited to, strict adherence to PepsiCo packaging graphics process, accurate graphics separations, printer knowledge, and timely hand off of graphics files to packaging printers Requirements • Education: Completed Bachelor's degree is required • Experience: 5+ Years total experience, with 3+ years in CPG industry or comparable supply chain / procurement / graphics / project management Nice-to-haves • Priority Setting: Has a high capacity for managing multiple projects simultaneously and cross-functionally; can eliminate roadblocks and create focus • Influencing: Ability to get things done through formal and informal channels; can effectively gather information from others to achieve objectives • Drive for Results: Resilient in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take on new challenges, works to resolve tough issues • Strong Communication: Comfortable and effective communication (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders across levels, including senior leadership • Highly Collaborative: Works well with others to achieve results and keeps team/stakeholders informed to avoid unnecessary surprises • Innovative: Takes initiative to find ways to get better results; seeks advice and takes advantage of ideas, best practices and solutions developed elsewhere • Technically Adept: Knowledge of / experience in graphics, printing, project management and/or supply chain & procurement is helpful Benefits • The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100. • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually. • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Apply tot his job