Procurement Associate Manager - PBNA Flex Packaging

Procurement Associate Manager - PBNA Flex Packaging

Overview:
The Procurement Associate Manager - Pepsi Co Beverage Flex Packaging plays a critical role in shaping how one of Pepsi Co's largest packaging categories operates and evolves. Sitting at the intersection of procurement, data, and digital innovation, this role offers the opportunity to drive real business impact by delivering insights, improving processes, and advancing new capabilities across the Labels & Pouch category.

In this highly visible role, you’ll help lead the rollout of new digital tools while providing key insights that improve pricing, supplier performance, and overall operations. You’ll partner closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to analyze data, resolve issues, and support productivity initiatives, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands‑on execution and driving continuous improvement.

• Support the development and execution of the North America (U.S. & Canada) category strategy, including new supplier qualification and transitions
• Lead category sourcing activities, including RFPs, negotiations, cost modeling, and should‑cost analysis
• Drive productivity initiatives and support AOP planning, including cost standards development and tracking
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sustainability teams to deliver innovation, productivity, and pep+ packaging goals
• Act as a liaison for digital capability rollout, supporting the implementation of new procurement tools and technologies
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance tracking, score carding, and business reviews
• Ensure continuity of supply by supporting business continuity planning and day‑to‑day supply management
• Oversee execution of category initiatives, including promotions, graphic changes, pricing updates, and innovation timelines
• Lead supplier quality and compliance efforts across the category
• Partner with Finance to manage pricing updates and resolve discrepancies, including rebate reconciliation and invoice issues

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• 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 10% 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 families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, packaging, supply chain, finance or operations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. data analysis, pivot tables, modeling, large dataset management)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and drive decision making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and build strong cross‑functional relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment
• MS Office Suite

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in packing procurement or within a CPG organization

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections , commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity

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Female, Minority, Disability, Protected Veteran, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity.

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