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PepsiCo Vacancies – Procurement Specialist Grains Logistics

Procurement Specialist – Grains Logistics

Company: PepsiCo Vacancies

Job Description

Overview
PepsiCo is a global leader in beverages and convenient foods, enjoyed more than one billion times daily across over 200 countries. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. Guided by our pep+ strategy, we focus on sustainability, human capital, and creating positive impact for people and the planet.

Responsibilities
As a Procurement Specialist – Grains Logistics, you will drive procurement and logistics excellence across PepsiCo’s grains supply chain. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute end-to-end category sourcing strategies for grains, ensuring cost-effective delivery and supply continuity.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers, leveraging analytics and market insights to optimize procurement outcomes.
• Manage high-intensity trade-to-mill supply operations, balancing logistics in both peak harvest and thin-season conditions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including mills and transporters, to achieve operational objectives.
• Implement innovative purchasing solutions and process improvements to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Lead projects and initiatives, prioritize tasks, and manage ambiguity proactively.
• Present and communicate procurement strategies and results across multiple levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of specific grains procurement and logistics experience, with end-to-end execution capability.
• At least 3 years’ experience in high-volume trade-to-mill operations.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• International sourcing experience and commercial awareness.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects effectively.
• Experience working in multicultural, cross-functional teams with strong influencing and presentation capabilities.
• Self-starter with a desire to develop a long-term career in procurement.

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