Purchasing Operations Manager

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Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. We're seeking a Procurement Operational Excellence Manager– Packaging to lead the end-to-end strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for packaging categories across the organization. This role will be responsible for driving category performance with a focus on cost competitiveness, supply continuity, sustainability, and innovation. As a strategic business partner, the Procurement Manager will continuously evolve category strategies to deliver value beyond savings—leading initiatives that enhance product differentiation, elevate consumer experience, and strengthen long-term resilience.

As Procurement Operational Excellence Manager– Packaging, your scope will include :

Develop and own packaging category strategies—including paperboard, flexible films, cartons, inks, adhesives, and more—aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.

Lead negotiations, contracting, and risk mitigation to secure best-in-class commercial agreements and build long-term supplier partnerships.

Anticipate business needs and proactively identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and cost optimization—shaping demand rather than simply responding to it.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Cultivate strong relationships with global, regional, and local suppliers to drive joint business planning, innovation pipelines, and continuous improvement.

Partner with Marketing, R&D, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to influence packaging decisions and ensure procurement delivers measurable business impact.

Deliver year-over-year productivity improvements through sustainable material adoption, packaging redesigns, and the integration of emerging technologies.

Champion the transition to recyclable, compostable, and bio-based packaging. Drive supplier initiatives to increase recycled content and reduce carbon footprint, ensuring alignment with ESG goals and regulatory standards.

Risk & Compliance

Proactively manage business continuity risks (BCP).

Provide guidance to analysts and buyers, mentor team members, and influence senior stakeholders through clear, strategic communication.

5+ years of experience in procurement, ideally with exposure to packaging or related categories.

~ Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing capabilities at both regional and global levels.

~ Fluency in English, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

~ We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.