Procurement Associate Manager

PepsiCo; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,465,000 - 1,832,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food and beverage company in Mexico City seeks a Procurement Associate Manager to manage $200MM CAPEX projects. Responsibilities include supplier relationship management, execution of procurement strategies, and driving productivity. Candidates should have 5+ years in Supply Chain with a focus on procurement, strong analytical skills, and advanced English proficiency. The role offers opportunities for professional development and growth.

Servicios

Opportunities for learning and development

Internal digital platforms for self-learning

Development programs

Specialized training for the role

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, focusing on procurement or sourcing roles.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Proven analytical skills to interpret complex datasets.

Responsabilidades

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align on strategies.
• Continuously scout for innovative suppliers and technologies.
• Lead creation and evaluation of a robust productivity project pipeline.
• Manage team to deliver cash flow benefits.
• Enable development of new global and local suppliers.
• Define and manage SLAs for each procurement category.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Expertise

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Digital Tools Proficiency

Strategic Sourcing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Herramientas

Data analytics tools

Spend management platforms

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Market intelligence platforms (BEROE, RAINTEC, SIRTUO)

Descripción del empleo

We Are PepsiCo

Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we’re excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.

Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world’s most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Associate Manager, you will oversee a spend of approximately $200MM USD, developing and executing procurement strategies for current and upcoming CAPEX projects. You’ll manage relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring full compliance with PepsiCo’s policies and governance standards.

In this strategic role, you’ll be expected to influence key stakeholders, streamline the end-to-end acquisition process, and drive productivity in areas such as Installations, Machinery, Equipment, Control & Automatation—all while contributing to our agility and transformation agenda.

Your Impact

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

• Stakeholder Management & Strategy Development:
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align on internal strategies and identify productivity opportunities across procurement functions.
• (Execution & Decision-Making)
• Supplier Innovation & Sourcing:
• Continuously scout for innovative suppliers and breakthrough technologies to drive cost-effective and future-ready solutions.
• (Execution & Decision-Making)
• Project Pipeline & Productivity Initiatives:
• Lead the creation and evaluation of a robust productivity project pipeline in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• (Decision-Making)
• Cash Flow Optimization:
• Manage your team to ensure delivery of cash flow benefits (e.g., AOP, +90-day payment terms).
• (Decision-Making)
• Supplier Development:
• Enable and support the development of new global and local suppliers to ensure a resilient supply base.
• (Decision-Making)
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs):
• Define, manage, and continuously improve SLAs for each procurement category.
• (Consultation)
• People Leadership & Capability Building:
• Coach and develop your team to build a strong internal talent pipeline and foster a high-performance culture.
• Agility & Innovation:
• Lead and deploy initiatives aligned with the Agility Agenda to accelerate business transformation and elevate procurement impact across the organization

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, with a focus on procurement or sourcing roles.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong command of digital tools, including:
• Spend management platforms
• Data analytics tools
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with market intelligence platforms such as BEROE, RAINTEC, and SIRTUO.
• Proven analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated negotiation expertise, with a track record of delivering measurable value.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, including supplier evaluation, cost optimization, and contract management.

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.