Strategic Indirect Sourcing Lead

PepsiCo Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Senior Procurement Buyer to manage indirect spend and lead supplier negotiations within the PGCS Procurement team. The role emphasizes digital procurement, governance, and delivering value across multiple categories.

You'll leverage SAP Ariba, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with budget owners and cross-functional teams. This is a 18‑month temporary position based in Cork.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Information Systems, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• 5+ years in a multi-national environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and activities including sourcing, category management, spend base and tools.
• Proven experience defining, implementing or influencing digital strategies in a complex business environment.
• Strong governance, process optimisation, business transformation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies across indirect spend portfolios.
• Manage indirect category portfolios, delivering commercial value, continuity of supply, and stakeholder requirements, collaborating cross functionally.
• Manage sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection, and contract implementation.
• Lead commercial negotiations, pricing reviews, and contract renewals.
• Deliver productivity, cost savings, and value creation initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Influencing skills

Change management

Education

Degree in Finance or related discipline

Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Ariba

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Senior Procurement Buyer to manage indirect spend and lead supplier negotiations within the PGCS Procurement team. The role emphasizes digital procurement, governance, and delivering value across multiple categories.

You'll leverage SAP Ariba, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with budget owners and cross-functional teams. This is a 18‑month temporary position based in Cork.