Procurement Manager - Dairy; North America

Procurement Manager - Dairy (North America)

Pepsi Co is a global leader in convenient foods and beverages with iconic brands such as Frito Lay, Pepsi, Gatorade, Quaker and others. As part of the 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 will 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, focusing on 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 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 sourcing requirements align with product development and innovation priorities.
  • Support new product development efforts by coordinating early supplier engagement, gathering technical and commercial inputs and assisting with execution of scale‑up and commercialization plans.
  • Track timelines, manage sourcing deliverables and ensure alignment between innovation milestones and supply readiness.
• Sustainability & Compliance
  • Support the integration of Pepsi Co Positive (pep+) initiatives within dairy raw material sourcing, focusing on greenhouse gas reduction, responsible sourcing and animal welfare.
  • Assist in tracking supplier compliance with sustainability goals and provide data and reporting to internal stakeholders.
  • 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 $106,400 – $178,100.
• Location and other factors will be considered for final salary; recruiters can share specific range during hiring.
• Bonus based on performance; target payout is 12% of annual salary paid annually.
• Paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, sick and bereavement, subject to eligibility.
• Additional benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Accident, Group Legal, Life insurance, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• Required Experience
  • 3–5 years in procurement, category management or dairy ingredient sourcing, ideally…