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**
The Global Procurement Associate Manager role provides a unique and entrepreneurial opportunity to collaborate globally with peers and cross-functional leaders, developing business cases and influencing new category strategies.
Collaboration with functional/Business management is frequent and required, therefore excellent communication skills are paramount.
In addition, this role will require the ability to understand fleet operations and influence key decision makers, particularly across sectors and international business units.
The Fleet R&M; Global Procurement Associate Manager is responsible for the execution of sourcing strategies for operating supplies and services across our global food and beverage fleet.
Scope includes repair, maintenance, tires, and services required for PepsiCo's >100k fleet assets.
The Associate Manager and team are accountable for >$430 million annual spend and generates >$15 million+ in annual savings.
In addition,



this role will partner with PepsiCo's fleet COEs, supply chain leaders, and local procurement teams to develop sourcing strategies internationally.
**- Your Impact**
As Procurement Associate Manager - Global Fleet R&M; your scope would consist of- Category Execution & Support
Support the development and execution of fleet sourcing strategies in partnership with Fleet COEs and sector procurement leads.
Contribute insights, analysis, and recommendations to drive cost, service, and operational improvements across the opex fleet categories globally.
- Sourcing & Contracting
Lead defined RFPs, negotiations, and contract implementations for integral partnerships.
Partner with sector and local procurement and operational teams to ensure contracts are commercially sound, operationally viable, and aligned with regional strategies.
- Supplier Management & Performance
Manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
Track supplier performance against established KPIs, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, service, quality, and innovation.
Develop and execute supplier engagement plans.
- Supply Assurance & Risk Management
Support supply assurance plans to ensure continuity of parts and services.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues with recommendations to mitigate service or supply disruptions.
- Productivity & Value Delivery




Deliver annual productivity targets within assigned scope by executing sourcing initiatives, leveraging scale where applicable, and supporting multi-year productivity pipelines developed at the category level.
Identify opportunities for cash flow improvements and total cost of ownership advantages.
- AOP Support & Tracking
Contribute to the development and execution of category AOP commitments.
Track performance versus plan, provide variance analysis, and partner with sector leads to support delivery of AOP targets.
- Cross Functional Collaboration
Work closely with cross functional and cross sector stakeholders to align sourcing activities with fleet operational needs and business priorities tied to the global R&M; sourcing strategy.
- Industry & Market Insights
Monitor global market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments within assigned categories.
Share insights to inform sourcing decisions and support risk mitigation and innovation efforts.
- Continuous Improvement & Process Discipline
- Leadership & Influence
Demonstrate strong collaboration and influencing skills across a matrix organization.
Effectively communicate recommendations, progress, and risks to peers and leaders, escalating as appropriate.
Qualifications:
**¿Who Are We Looking For?
**- BS in Logistics, Engineering, Business, Operations, or Finance
- 6+ years of experience in the fleet industry, procurement, or supply chain
- Knowledge and understanding of fleet operations preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- Proven track record of effectively engaging with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives, resolve challenges, and achieve results in a complex organizational environment.
- Demonstrated success in influencing peers a

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