Procurement Manager

Description du poste:

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly driven and strategic Operations Manager to lead a critical segment of the Indirect Purchasing (IP) organization within PFNA.
This role oversees key pillars including Projects & Controls, Nationals, and Service Operations, playing a central role in ensuring operational excellence, governance, and continuous transformation across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
The position drives execution, leads cross-functional initiatives, and ensures alignment with key stakeholders such as Global Procurement, AP, and field operations.
This is a high-visibility role that requires strong leadership, structured thinking, and the ability to translate strategy into execution.

Your Impact

As Mfg Process Ops Assoc Manager your responsibilities would consist of:
* Lead and develop teams across Projects & Controls, Nationals, and Service Operations, ensuring strong performance and engagement
* Drive operational excellence, ensuring SLA compliance, backlog health, and process standardization
* Own governance frameworks, including performance tracking, reporting, and KPI visibility
* Lead and execute strategic projects and transformation initiatives across the P2P process
* Partner closely with Global Procurement, Accounts Payable, Vendor Maintenance, and field stakeholders to ensure seamless operations
* Ensure strong controls and compliance within the purchasing and AP processes
* Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains
* Act as escalation point for complex operational issues and drive resolution
* Support organizational design, capacity planning, and continuous improvement of the operating model
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Experience
* Proven experience leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced environment
* Strong understanding of purchasing, accounts payable, and end-to-end P2P processes
* Experience working with cross-functional and global stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure
* Experience with systems such as SAP, MyBuy, or similar platforms is a plus
* High level of ownership, proactiveness, and execution mindset
* Proficient in English
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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly driven and strategic Operations Manager to lead a critical segment of the Indirect Purchasing (IP) organization within PFNA.
This role oversees key pillars including Projects & Controls, Nationals, and Service Operations, playing a central role in ensuring operational excellence, governance, and continuous transformation across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
The position drives execution, leads cross-functional initiatives, and ensures alignment with key stakeholders such as Global Procurement, AP, and field operations.
This is a high-visibility role that requires strong leadership, structured thinking, and the ability to translate strategy into execution.

Your Impact

As Mfg Process Ops Assoc Manager your responsibilities would consist of:
* Lead and develop teams across Projects & Controls, Nationals, and Service Operations, ensuring strong performance and engagement
* Drive operational excellence, ensuring SLA compliance, backlog health, and process standardization
* Own governance frameworks, including performance tracking, reporting, and KPI visibility
* Lead and execute strategic projects and transformation initiatives across the P2P process
* Partner closely with Global Procurement, Accounts Payable, Vendor Maintenance, and field stakeholders to ensure seamless operations
* Ensure strong controls and compliance within the purchasing and AP processes
* Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains
* Act as escalation point for complex operational issues and drive resolution
* Support organizational design, capacity planning, and continuous improvement of the operating model
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Profil requis du candidat:

Who Are We Looking For?

Experience
* Proven experience leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced environment
* Strong understanding of purchasing, accounts payable, and end-to-end P2P processes
* Experience working with cross-functional and global stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure
* Experience with systems such as SAP, MyBuy, or similar platforms is a plus
* High level of ownership, proactiveness, and execution mindset
* Proficient in English
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