Strategic Potato Procurement Lead - UK

PepsiCo; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company tablet.

Flexible benefits package.

25 days holiday (with option to buy or

Job summary

PepsiCo UK seeks a senior procurement lead to drive the UK Commercial Potato Procurement Programme, delivering a PEP+ aligned sourcing strategy that boosts productivity and cost efficiency across the potato value chain.

You'll negotiate with UK suppliers, manage contracts and financial models, and present forecasts. The role requires strong commercial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in large-scale procurement in the food & beverage sector.

Qualifications

• Commercial awareness with strong numeracy and ability to work with complex financial models
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate cross-functionally and manage supplier relationships
• IT literacy with Excel and data tools; proficient with PowerPoint presentations
• Influencing skills to align internal and supplier stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of delivering goals and timelines
• Functional technical/operational knowledge of potato plants or related supply chains

Responsibilities

• PEP+ aligned potato procurement including commercial negotiations, agreements, supply delivery and optimisation with UK suppliers, including execution of all legal contracts and financial cost management and reporting aspects
• AOP and PSP Plan processes for UK potatoes, identifying and delivering transformational productivity and cash-flow initiatives
• Lead the Potato Seed Supply Planning for the UK
• Reporting up-to-date and accurate financial models to report financial forecasts at key reporting milestones; AOP, PSP and monthly financial reporting vs AOP
• Apply Global Control Standards in the processes, comply with GP Policy and other applicable policies as periodically updated and communicated, and ensure correct execution and documentation of controls
• Ensure all UK PC plants are seamlessly supplied with Potatoes to the correct quantity and quality 24/7
• Manage the relationships with UK suppliers through periodic reviews, key focus on managing supply metrics, forecasting and storage costs, mitigating risks and effective crop planning
• Responsible to provide the business every period with a UK potato scorecard of Cost, Quality & Service KPIs, and keep all key customers and stakeholders up-to-date with developments in potatoes through the year, and ensure continual alignment on performance and programmes
• Supplier payments, settlements and pre-payment processes, ensuring accurate execution, timely query resolution and compliance with financial controls

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Influencing skills

Track record

Technical knowledge

Job description

PepsiCo UK seeks a senior procurement lead to drive the UK Commercial Potato Procurement Programme, delivering a PEP+ aligned sourcing strategy that boosts productivity and cost efficiency across the potato value chain.

You'll negotiate with UK suppliers, manage contracts and financial models, and present forecasts. The role requires strong commercial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in large-scale procurement in the food & beverage sector.