Contribute pro-actively to achievement of overall Europe Business and Procurement objectives.
Deliver 5%+ YoY productivity
Ensure high quality support as a pro-active service provider across ITPS categories: IT& Telecom, HR & Prof Services, Fleet, Temp Labor, POS (Log), Merchandising, Premium Item for English/Spanish languages requirements (across RFx, Contracting, Insights, Reporting, Supplier mgt) and all TB requirements.
Support in building & executing procurement strategies for the Travel, Meeting and Events categories that align with the organization's overall procurement goals and objectives and contribute to smart spend guidelines. Support the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for TME-related products and services - with final sign off by Europe Procurement leadership.
Extend E2E responsibilities to other categories (similar to TME)
Step in to lead new, more complex GCC activities or at peak times.
Deliver the sourcing services via dedicated ICC ITPS Rfx/Contracting team, with leading practices and policies, managing improved service, quality, cost through motivated DR's
Work closely with PepsiCo EU Indirects & ITPS Leadership Team to ensure deep understanding of requirements and phasing of support request to build a solid execution plan. Secure one team approach through open communication and collaboration.
Procurement strategy build capability to be able to build strategies on define sub-categories, share and gain alignment to then execute
Meet with relevant KPIs and Service Level Agreement
Work closely with the GCC Hubs and senior tower leads across, Insights, Reporting, Supplier Management Tactical Buy. and the Global RFx, Contracting capability.
Propose and optimize WoW by finetuning and leveraging tools, toolkits and GCC team set up (as per requirements and learning)
Find ways to optimize and unlock smooth, best in class collaborative working model
Coordinate and ensure all GCC reporting include full Europe procurement overview (as well as non GCC covered BU's)
Be the GCC Single Point of Contact for ITPS Europe Procurement Team bridging Europe Procurement agenda (focus on strategy, stakeholder connection and transformation) with ITPS GCC agenda ensuring lean and continued high performing results
Contribute to collaborative working model and one team approach through open communication, credibility and trust with internal stakeholders, Europe procurement community and suppliers.
Continuously delivering against stretched short term objectives (going above and beyond should be the motto)
Comply with Europe procurement Policy and other applicable policies as periodically updated and communicated and ensure correct execution and documentation of controls.
Develop and share best practices and learning and celebrate.
Be open about mistakes, learn and adapt fast.
Continuously delivering against stretched short term objectives
Drive improvement initiatives to work better together
Act as an ambassador and inspire the teams on our one team procurement journey
Bring solutions vs problems
Act as force of proposal
Qualifications
Strong background in Procurement (10 to 12 years), preferably within FMCG environment and with proven track record in Indirect Procurement
Overall excellent knowledge of procurement processes and category sourcing approaches in best-in-class procurement organizations and ability to implement them in complex environment.
Proven leadership track record.
Inspire, lead and coach in TPW
Good business acumen, knowledge of financial fundamentals, and excellent analytical and computer/systems skills.
Strong internal customer management skills: capacity to listen, understand and capture internal clients needs and deliver appropriate
Strong collaboration skills and ability to perform in virtual & matrix organizations and leading w/o directs authority
Languages: English is must. Any of following mentioned languages are strong assets: German, French, Spanish, Polish, Turkish
Experience working for Europe
Digital savvy
Analytical thinking and setting the agenda.
Ability to influence others.
Ability to work in complex organizations. Strong in collaboration.
Strong negotiation skills
Results driven and customer service oriented
Building and maintaining trusting relationships across organizational boundaries by modeling integrity, transparency, and authenticity, and being respectful and inclusive of others.
The energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration one brings to motivate /lead others (w/o directs authority) to action and accomplish ambitious goals, simplifying complexity.
Managing pressure and embracing and championing change to drive business transformation and optimization – work better together.
Inspire, lead and coach in TPW
Think creatively and bring innovation/new ideas leveraging best practices, insights and market trends.
Be open to learn, flex and adjust fast and take the full team along.
