Procurement Category Lead: Capex, MRO & Energy HQ
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
PepsiCo
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager
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Business
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
OverviewAbout Pepsi Co
Pepsi Co products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Pepsi Co generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and Soda Stream. Pepsi Co's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated.
ResponsibilitiesWhat we’re looking for:
Support in designing and implementing specific global technical platforms and supplier competitive Tension tools that will deliver further competitive advantage for the Pepsi Co OU’s and bring programs to Sector benchmarks.Review and sign-off evaluation of all Capex, MRO & Energy RFP’s and cover letters, by assessing ingredients team using smart bidding options and utilizing category levers for lowest total cost to business (TCO)Lead at all business forums Value Engineering / Productivity Capex, MRO & Energy initiatives for South Africa – aligning and utilizing Regional & Global leverage and scale, to deliver minimum run rate productivity and P&L savingsEstablish & Govern CVA / Commodity splits & pricing mechanism for all Capex, MRO & Energy – isolate commodity pricing in order to create a cost strategy that provides effective risk management.Provide technical leadership to the SA supplier base and be a driver of change and performance improvement for the business in line with Commercial and financial priorities. This includes providing capability to respond to the business need for niche & new products, regional sourcing requirements and the need to comply with regulatory and environmental demands for.Key enabler to Legal Department to ensure the most beneficial contract terms for Pepsi Co, preparation of the contracts and coordinate signing contracts is met.Manage and develop timelines for transformational projects and be key gatekeeper (Act as owner) in all the critical Purchasing tasks to ensure on-time plan launch.Responsibility of productivity project identification and implementation in cooperation with sector Procurement and XFP team.Supplier management:Supplier selection in line with purchasing strategy for the scope:
Participation in the local and regional supplier evaluation process and negotiation with suppliersParticipation in preparing the sourcing plansValue engineering and productivity projects management and executionNew Supplier developmentMaintaining the SQA & Sustainability requirementsManage supplier relationship through scorecard reviews on quarterly basis with key stakeholders.Lead dispute resolution regarding material supply, quality issues, invoice and payment issues.Drive and lead supplier diversity programs, build strategy, prioritizing category and supply base, participate in supplier diversity roadshows for awareness, and due diligence and vetting process for sustainable supply solutionsManage and roll-out commodity risk management buy plan and playbook across ingredients portfolio where applicable.QualificationsWhat will qualify you for the role
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At least 4 years in leading role of Capex & MRO procurement, with spend accountability in excess of $50MM Verifiable BCP build, demonstrate capability specific to Capex & MRO, authentic functional champion to establish alternates and substitutes 5% productivity delivery of Capex & MRO category Year-on-Year (successful candidate to provide past productivity delivery and P&L savings). Established leader to steer and persuade accelerated value engineering (without compromising quality and brand image) for Capex & MRO, pipeline value exceeding $5MM annually.
Hands-on expertise in sourcing models and levers, specific for Capex & MRO, for cost optimization. Able to demonstrate capability through real life examplesAbility to coordinate multiple cross functional teams to achieve objectives.Proactive and able to manage ambiguity effectively.Evolvement within international environment and multicultural understanding.Excellent communication…
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