Global Procurement Senior Buyer Corrugates/Flexible Packaging

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact

PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep\+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

Empowering Our People and Communities

Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

Responsibilities

• Update and cleanse price lists on real time basis. SAP codes/description to be updated/cleansed.
• Solicit Quotation from suppliers and prepare bid comparison for approval.
• Lead dispute resolution regarding material supply, quality issues, invoice and payment issues
• Prepare monthly supplier score card for quality and delivery vs. plan. Share benchmarking against industry / market standards.
• Support in developing new suppliers.
• Represent GP with Marketing/Sales/Supply Chain for all innovation and productivity projects.
• Support Category negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Create and Maintain SAP contracts.
• Tracking, Reporting and uploading monthly productivity projects in relevant tool.
• Evaluate \& evolve sourcing strategy based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations.
• Keep close tracking of productivity pipeline to cover any risks to the plan.
• Support commodity reporting; maintain price \& inflation/deflation database including internal and external data.
• Supplier liaison for supplier quality assurance program
• Support the preparation and submission of Procurement Quarterly submissions, Annual Operating Plans and PepsiCo Strategic Plan (PSP).
• Support developing reports, analysis for Corrugate and other packaging.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in direct category Sourcing (Preferred experience in Corrugates \& Flexible packaging) in FMCG.
• Excellent communication \& interpersonal skills.
• High financial acumen.
• Comprehensive experience with data analysis using tools like Excel, Access \& SAP.
• Initiative-taking and ability to manage multiple assignments.