Strategic Tech Vendor Relations & Innovation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health benefits

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Defined contribution retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Strategic Vendor Relationship Manager to maximize value from strategic technology partnerships. You will act as a key liaison between S&T teams and partners, lead executive governance programs, and drive value delivery and continuous improvement across the vendor ecosystem.

You will manage escalations, co-innovation efforts, and KPI reporting, partnering with Legal, Security, and Procurement to ensure risk controls and compliant operations while delivering measurable

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor relationship management and governance within complex technology environments.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management, and performance measurement capabilities.
• Proven ability to engage executives and drive value realization across vendor ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic vendor relationships to ensure delivery of contracted services and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders to maximize value from vendor contracts through governance and performance management.
• Proactively manage vendor escalations, including cost, quality, staffing, and delivery performance, with timely communication.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Governance

Contract management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Strategic Vendor Relationship Manager to maximize value from strategic technology partnerships. You will act as a key liaison between S&T teams and partners, lead executive governance programs, and drive value delivery and continuous improvement across the vendor ecosystem.

You will manage escalations, co-innovation efforts, and KPI reporting, partnering with Legal, Security, and Procurement to ensure risk controls and compliant operations while delivering measurable