Procurement Manager - Dairy; North America

Overview

Pepsi Co is a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Frito Lay, Pepsi, Gatorade, Quaker and others. As part of our Global Procurement team, we are looking for a Director of Dairy Procurement to lead the sourcing strategy for Dairy raw materials across North America.

This role supports the end-to-end strategic sourcing and supply assurance of Dairy raw materials, supporting multiple business units in Nutrition, Beverages and emerging brands. You'll operate within a high-impact, matrixed environment, partnering with cross‑functional leaders to develop long‑term strategies, optimize cost, ensure supply continuity and drive supplier innovation and sustainability.

Category Leadership & Strategy Development

• Support the execution of the strategic roadmap for Dairy raw material sourcing in North America, in alignment with Pepsi Co’s nutrition, innovation, and supply chain priorities.
• Assist in implementing multi‑year category strategies focused on cost transformation, value engineering, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and value chain dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and support strategy refinement by senior leaders.

Value Creation & Cost Optimization

• Support the tracking and reporting of Dairy category performance across cost, innovation, quality and sustainability metrics.
• Leverage market intelligence, commodity data and supplier inputs to identify opportunities for total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement in collaboration with the category lead.
• Support forecasting, cost modeling and scenario planning efforts that align with broader portfolio goals.

Supplier Management & Sourcing and Contracting

• Support the day‑to‑day management of relationships with dairy processors and co‑manufacturers, with a focus on ensuring supply continuity, service levels and execution of innovation plans.
• Assist in the execution of supplier agreements and commercial terms, ensuring alignment with Pepsi Co’s risk, compliance and operational requirements.
• Help maintain and update the supplier ecosystem by coordinating onboarding activities, tracking performance and supporting the implementation of supplier improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the execution of supplier relationship management (SRM) processes, including data gathering for joint business reviews, innovation updates and governance routines.

Innovation & Portfolio Growth Enablement

• Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to ensure Dairy raw material sourcing requirements are aligned with ongoing product development and innovation priorities.
• Support new product development efforts by coordinating early supplier engagement, gathering technical and commercial inputs and assisting with the execution of scale‑up and commercialization plans.
• Track timelines, manage sourcing deliverables, and help ensure alignment between innovation milestones and supply readiness.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Support the integration of Pepsi Co Positive (pep+) initiatives within Dairy raw material sourcing, with a focus on executing programs related to greenhouse gas reduction, responsible sourcing and animal welfare.
• Assist in tracking supplier compliance with sustainability goals and provide data and reporting to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, anti‑competition decree) and internal responsible sourcing policies, escalating issues as appropriate.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.
• Location, confirmed job‑related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, Pepsi Co offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their…