Associate Manager- Tactical Buyer

Overview

PepsiCo has deployed the SAP/Ariba Procurement functionality to support the acquisition of indirects goods and services in PFNA, PBNA, LATAM, Europe, AMESA and APAC. The tool is branded myBUY and used by 10.000+ end users across 50+ countries, with a central team supporting the PR2PO (Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order) process. The Tactical Buy function is part of PepsiCo’s integrated procurement process.

Main Objective

• The Tactical Buyer is responsible for the execution of the spot & tactical buying process that includes supplier selection, negotiation with suppliers and reporting of savings.
  
  

Purpose

• Execute standardized tactical buying processes, use of appropriate tactical buy tools and negotiations.
• Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes as needed according to the company’s policy.
• Achieve targets and maintain the appropriate control environment to secure quality and service standards.
• Use tactical buy system (myBUY) to process requests and to increase adoption.
• Improve purchasing process, considering procurement policies.
• Support to deliver on Continuous Improvement agenda and myBUY automation target.
• Support the Demand Generation activities in driving spend into the pipeline.
  
  

Scope

• The Tactical Buyer will be part of a team of 7 Tactical buyers.
• The functionholder is covering for AMESA (India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zeeland).
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performing Quality check, Compliance check and Contract check for all PRs (Purchase Requisitions) in scope according to PepsiCo Policies and Procedures
• Performing Tactical Buy (TB) process: Quotation - Negotiation - Tender summary - Savings calculation
• Responsible for the performance of the country: Level of compliance on the country / Quality of the reported data on the country / Monitoring performance against KPIs
• Help to identify opportunities to automate business processes
• Processing and Approving PRs which have successfully passed the Quality Check (QC) and are not eligible for TB
• Updating and Processing PRs in Ariba with the outcome of the TB bidding process
• Perform analysis of the spend managed
• Lead trainings and sessions for category users
• Develop & support additional projects in order to increase myBUY adoption
• Ensuring country data quality (reviewing and validate reports, data, savings for the corresponding country)
• Participate in periodical meetings (face-to-face) with the myBUY’s Extended Team & Category managers with infrequent travel expected to PEP sites
• Monthly Ops Calls - preparation and review - responsible for accuracy of data presented and follow up on Action plan from the call
• Correct tracking of PRs for respective country
• Provide timely responses based on set deadlines to any requests received from management, demand manager, etc.
  

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze sourcing data and understand the processes
• Good IT procurement skills. PC (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point) and ERP (SAP / ARIBA)
• Experience with creating and delivering analysis to internal and external customers
• Procurement and analytical background
• Good interpersonal skills (needs to be able to build relationships with Suppliers & Users)
• Good English level
• Professional presentation experience
• Bachelor’s Degree