Strategic Tech Partnerships & Innovation Manager

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,700 - 185,250; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Strategic Vendor Relationship Manager to maximize the value of PepsiCo's strategic technology partnerships by defining and executing vendor management activities. This role serves as a liaison between S&T teams and strategic partners, leading executive-level relationship management and driving improvements in vendor performance and value delivery.

The position also supports co-innovation, governance programs like Top-to-Top (T2T) and Strategic Business

Qualifications

• Extensive vendor relationship management and procurement experience.
• Experience leading governance, scorecards, and executive reporting.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex vendor programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic vendor relationships to ensure delivery and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders to maximize value from vendor contracts and governance.
• Proactively manage vendor escalations including cost, quality, staffing, and disputes.
• Collaborate to standardize solutions and align vendor capabilities.
• Coordinate executive governance programs (T2T and SBRs) and reporting.

Skills

Vendor management

Governance

Contract management

Risk management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Project management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ITIL

Job description

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Strategic Vendor Relationship Manager to maximize the value of PepsiCo's strategic technology partnerships by defining and executing vendor management activities. This role serves as a liaison between S&T teams and strategic partners, leading executive-level relationship management and driving improvements in vendor performance and value delivery.

The position also supports co-innovation, governance programs like Top-to-Top (T2T) and Strategic Business