Technical Data and Specifications Writer (2-year temporary) at PepsiCo

PepsiCo; Fatih; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in İstanbul is seeking a 2-year temporary, full-time, on-site specialist to align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio, coordinating with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to meet project timelines and ensure compliance with PepsiCo Global Ingredient Standards.

You will manage SAP specification workflows with PD and TDC, enable robust traceability for Supply Chain BOM, publish internal reports with Adopt & Sustain, and support continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Development, QA/Regulatory within the food industry (2–3 years).
• Strong attention to detail in data management and accuracy.
• Knowledge of SAP or ability to adapt to specification systems.
• Background in food technology or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio in line with project timelines.
• Collaborate with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to shape innovation project timelines and milestones.
• Act as ambassadors for PepsiCo Global Ingredient Standards and ensure supplier training and compliance for specification completion.
• Coordinate SAP specification approval workflows with PD and TDC to meet project deadlines.
• Publish specification reports for internal stakeholders and enable robust traceability in Supply Chain BOM.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support R&D Digital Strategy (PLM) data cleansing and maintenance.

Job description

This is a 2-year temporary, full time, on site position located in İstanbul, T34, TR.

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, Pepsi, Doritos and Lipton Ice Tea, 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

Specification Management & Digitization

Align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio in line with project timelines. Collaborate with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to shape innovation project timelines, ensuring key milestones are achievable and met. Act as ambassadors for PepsiCo Global Ingredient Standards, ensuring supplier training and compliance for specification completion. Coordinate SAP specification approval workflows with PD and TDC to meet project deadlines. Collaborate with Commercialisation and PGT teams to facilitate handover of R&D technical data, enabling accurate Supply Chain Bill of Material setup and robust traceability. Partner with Adopt & Sustain to publish specification reports for internal stakeholders.

Governance and Continuous Improvement

Identify and raise system and data change requests to ensure regulatory compliance and improve efficiency of business processes. Partner with Global TDC and Strategy & Transformation teams for implementation. Maintain accuracy of technical data and enable R&D Digital Strategy (PLM) through data cleanse and maintenance workstreams such as SLAM. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and improved ways of working across all business partners (PD, TDC, Commercialisation, Global Procurement and Supply Chain).

Stewardship and Compliance

Ensure PepsiCo products continue to “win with consumers” by maintaining updates, productivity improvements and business continuity changes. Support PepsiCo’s delivery of PEP+ and Sustainability strategies by updating product specifications to reflect design changes and ensuring accurate representation in published reports. Safeguard operational integrity by managing specification clauses required for British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits, enabling continued product sales through customer compliance.

Qualifications

Technical & Industry Expertise

Strong attention to detail in data management and accuracy. Solid understanding of SAP or proven adaptability to specification systems. Ability to interpret and transform raw technical data from PD functions. Background in food technology, chemistry, or a related field, with 2–3 years’ experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance/Control, or Regulatory within the food industry (preferred).

Project & Time Management

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines. Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving capabilities. High learning agility and commitment to continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

Effective communicator across internal and external R&D functions (L4–L11). Experience working in cross-functional, cross-regional, and multicultural teams. Previous supplier relationship management experience is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including reports, and emails.