Global Procurement Graduate 2027

Overview

Overview We are delighted to invite applications for a Global Procurement Graduate to join our Team, based in Eastgate, Cork. PepsiCo Graduate Programme is 2-year program designed for high potential college graduates, just like you, to kick off your career in a real life business impact role – with the goal to best prepare you for a successful future. Within this two-year Graduate Development Programme, you will build experience across multiple areas. With integrity and ethical sourcing at our heart, the Procurement team work hard to nurture strong relationships with our suppliers that get the right goods and services at the right price while ensuring we can be better together. Do you have a talent for negotiation and building strong relationships? If so, we could take your talents to a whole new level. In this position you will support the Beverage and Foods businesses, as a member of PepsiCo Global Concentrate Solutions (PGCS). The role will report into leadership level within our Procurement function. Responsibilities Lead and deliver on key initiatives and projects in support of Category and Function Objectives Drive and enable change initiatives on topics such as BCP, Speed To Market, supply resilience, cost benchmarking, productivity, digitalisation, analytics, market intelligence etc. Perform in depth analysis for category spend including understanding of supply sources, supplier capability, industry economics, designs and technology, pricing, and duty/freight barriers; Support supplier relationship management for spend while delivering against PGCS business objectives e.g. financial calendar and plan, PPV, productivity, cash contribution; Support the management of the purchase of ingredients, technologies and flavours, ensuring competitive market prices; Work hand in hand with PEP R&D & PGCS Supply Chain to develop and implement optimal sourcing strategies; Partner with Global Procurement Centres of Excellence and Category teams in Market Supply Offices to help drive best practices and to leverage the ‘Power of One’ for savings opportunities; Ensure raw materials sourced are in compliance with sourcing standards. Collaborate with Supplier Quality Assurance & R&D to maintain a Vendor Qualification / Approval Program and determine improvement needs across the supply chain. Qualifications Excellent communication skills with an ability to build relationships with a wide array of people of different cultural backgrounds, countries of origin, and organizational positions including the ability to manage and align stakeholders within a matrix organisation Excellent project management skills with proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments Proven ability for excellence in numeracy and strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail Ability to work in matrix organization; handle competing priorities; influence others to meet new product schedule needs Possess strong business/commercial acumen allied with the ability to see bigger picture Hold a bachelors degree in a numerical discipline e.g. accountancy, economics, engineering, scientific discipline, business, finance, supply chain etc. Strong IT skills, including MS Office Keen interest in understanding market forces/factors influencing the demand and supply of relevant categories. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver on key initiatives and projects in support of Category and Function Objectives Drive and enable change initiatives on topics such as BCP, Speed To Market, supply resilience, cost benchmarking, productivity, digitalisation, analytics, market intelligence etc. Perform in depth analysis for category spend including understanding of supply sources, supplier capability, industry economics, designs and technology, pricing, and duty/freight barriers; Support supplier relationship management for spend while delivering against PGCS business objectives e.g. financial calendar and plan, PPV, productivity, cash contribution; Support the management of the purchase of ingredients, technologies and flavours, ensuring competitive market prices; Work hand in hand with PEP R&D & PGCS Supply Chain to develop and implement optimal sourcing strategies; Partner with Global Procurement Centres of Excellence and Category teams in Market Supply Offices to help drive best practices and to leverage the ‘Power of One’ for savings opportunities; Ensure raw materials sourced are in compliance with sourcing standards. Collaborate with Supplier Quality Assurance & R&D to maintain a Vendor Qualification / Approval Program and determine improvement needs across the supply chain.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills with an ability to build relationships with a wide array of people of different cultural backgrounds, countries of origin, and organizational positions including the ability to manage and align stakeholders within a matrix organisation Excellent project management skills with proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments Proven ability for excellence in numeracy and strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail Ability to work in matrix organization; handle competing priorities; influence others to meet new product schedule needs Possess strong business/commercial acumen allied with the ability to see bigger picture Hold a bachelors degree in a numerical discipline e.g. accountancy, economics, engineering, scientific discipline, business, finance, supply chain etc. Strong IT skills, including MS Office Keen interest in understanding market forces/factors influencing the demand and supply of relevant categories. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.