GTS Procurement Software - Senior Manager

Overview

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive supplier and sourcing strategies for the Global Enterprise Software category (total spend Sr. Manager is accountable for approximately $200MM). This role will continually improve quality, cost, and service across Pepsi Co business, with a specific focus on Enterprise ERP systems, namely SAP products and services.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, meet the need of tomorrow, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Pepsi Co Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Proactively developing and implementing comprehensive supplier and sourcing strategies for technology ($200MM) that continually improve quality, cost, and service across all Pepsi Co business operations.
• Successfully negotiating, managing and maintaining SAP relationship across entire suite of SAP products and services including perpetual licenses, subscription licenses, SaaS and RISE
• Understanding of technology industry and track record of successfully sourcing with a variety of suppliers (e.g., HP, SAP, Oracle, IBM, BMC, CA, Symantec, Microsoft, Infosys, BT, etc.)
• Understanding software category, and strategies to procure products / services including, on/off prem licenses, perpetual, term/SaaS, AI agent / credit based licenses
• Drive the sourcing process, lead sourcing, support Master Services Agreement, SaaS, Statement of Work development, and analyze/evaluate rates to optimize supplier engagements
• Work with Pepsi Co and industry specialists leading RFP, RFQ, RFI, competitive bids, maintenance renewals, and miscellaneous projects
• Lead cross-divisional business teams including Global and Divisional IT teams, Legal, and Finance in the successful implementation of strategies, contract negotiations, and project planning
• Achieve annual productivity targets within the Global Procurement productivity framework
• Proactively manage the category by tracking supplier spend and performance against key metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Drive process efficiencies and eliminate waste
• Ensure use of Pepsi Co’s policies as well as terms and conditions to ensure best in class economics and minimized risk
• Research and implement industry best practices
• Encourage use of MWBE suppliers by stakeholders whenever possible; enlist suppliers for second tier spend reporting
• Success in role can lead to various other positions across the global Procurement function.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,500 - $206,750.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% 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 Business, technology or Science. Master's degree is a plus.
• 8 years’ work experience in Procurement, Finance, Consulting, or technology field
• Experience working with and sourcing AI / Agentic products and software
• Must possess strong sourcing experience with SAP, successfully negotiating, managing and maintaining relationship with SAP
• Must possess strong understanding of SAP products…