LATAM POC Manager

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The Opportunity 

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 role has overall responsibility for performance of the markets in scope and is responsible for the correct administration and operation of myBUY
• The role works with key stakeholders to maximize the main benefits that myBUY brings for the company in terms of visibility, productivity, compliance and automation
• The role is managing the Tactical Buy agenda
• The role is responsible for compliance with agreed SLAs for the service in respective areas

Purpose

• Establishing and executing the business management processes, governance and associated reporting
• Leading the improvement of purchasing processes, considering procurement policies in place
• Managing the operational performance and quality assurance
• Support the Continuous Improvement agenda and myBUY automation target
• Leading the Demand Generation activities in driving spend into the pipeline

Scope

• The functionholder is covering for LATAM (PBF, PMF, CASA).
• Managing a team of 24 Tactical Buyers and 3 direct reports (3 x L08).

Your Impact 

As Tactical Buy Sector Lead your scope would consist of

Tactical Buying

• Lead Tactical Buying team and myBUY daily operation with SMEs for LATAM region
• Support Procurement function in optimizing purchasing processes
• Assure myBUY team and GP strategic team alignment. Assure alignment with Global Category Strategies
• Support Global digitalization agenda for myBUY activities
• Create synergies across all regions and establish common business agendas with all myBUY markets in order to identify growth and/or alignment opportunities.
• Identify productivity opportunities aligned with the functional and sector business objectives & framework
• Recommend initiatives to drive process efficiencies with respect to the TB services being provided
• Propose and recommend processes and procedures for all in-scope procurement transactions
• Creation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Forecasts

Demand Generation

• Drive Demand Generation through continuous improvement process and provide recommendations in driving spend into the pipeline. Including spend analytics, coordination of projects and transition plans

myBUY Solution Adoption

• Promote Business awareness of appropriate Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process
• Monitor compliance across PepsiCo business lines and vendors. Take measures to improve compliance
• Change Management, Project Support and Continuous Improvement
• Resolving escalated issues
• Establishing and executing expectations gathering and management process for key stakeholders
• Communicating with stakeholder in markets

Who Are We Looking For? 

• Bachelor / Administration degree, Master a plus.
• Functional knowledge: Depth of different aspects of Procurement such as sourcing, category management, processes and tools; Knowledge in Food & Beverage industry a plus
• Experience in sourcing processes and technologies, with experience of implementing them in a global and regional environment
• Strong communication skills. Ability to manage senior stakeholder relations
• Organizational savvy
• Results oriented – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets
• Excellent language skills both verbal and in writing – English highly desirable; Portuguse is a plus,
• Comfortable working within complex matrix organization
• Able to travel to market locations (Less than 1 trip per quarter)
• Affinity with technology applications and business processes and the impact on people
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and root cause identification skills
• Experience with large-scale organizational change effort
• Multi cultural work experience
• 7+ Years of experience required

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. 

What can you expect from us:

• 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.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have 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.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy 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 work force and innovation for the organization.