Manager-Procurement Regional Category Management

OverviewThe main purpose for RFX & Contracting will be:Develop Global Procurement (GP) value by managing competitive events, streamlining RFx-to-award cycles to achieve best value agreements when we source. Translating strategy to automated RFx solutions will enable an E2E process that helps support global spend while delivering incremental and substantial productivityConducts contract process challenges and ensure KPIs and SLAs. This person will be an important connection with Legal team and GP category leaders with the aim to set up capability/service management, governance policies and driving process improvementsResponsibilitiesTrack and report SLA/KPI’s/Savings as per agreed methodologySupport the Cat Mgr. & Regional Mgr. with the Supply market scan - identify potential supply base / prepare short-listGather requirements for Rfx from category manager and regional leadsCollection, tracking, analysis, rank if evaluation matrix, summary & reporting for RFx/competitive bidding process across contractual requirements, cost, service, quality, sustainability, and innovationGather supplier questions and share responses to all suppliersPartner with the suppliers to ensure Rfx process is 100% correctly completedDo supplier financial checksDo supplier reference checks wherever applicableEnsure complete and correct local/global reports and analysis provided to support Ariba eSourcing processPrepares and delivers training to suppliers on using Ariba eSourcing/e-auction toolManages and leads NDA process with Legal, suppliers and category managers and regional leadsManages and lead TPDD and GISRAligns with category managers and regional leads on productivity, criteria, and timeline expectations for Ariba eSourcing/e-auction process specific for each event/categoryLead workshops with users to find opportunities for improved/efficient reporting and align work planAnalyze data and Reports and offer recommendations for improvements to Reports, eSourcing Tools, processes, data collection, and sourcing plansProvide input on automation, standardization, and simplification in the GBS contract processesFollow the process around measurement and metrics for contract creation, execution, and maintenance.Review all contract requisitions are aligned to PepsiCo & GP policies & procedures.Work with legal, supplier to develop Contract incl SLA’s for final approval by Cat Mgr. and Regional leads. One approved upload to Selectica contract mgt tool and track signature process in time.Constant communication and collaboration with stakeholders and legal team to get accurate information and measure performance and fulfillment of deliveries and quality of documents.Approve/deny contracts requisitions within the SLA’sUp-to-date Procurement Knowledge of all Procurement processes, policies, categories & suppliersKeep track of all reviewed contract requisitions according to KPIs established.New contracts or renewal othersUpdate suppliers documentsObtain further information to support contract first draft creationQualificationsBachelor’s DegreeRequest for Proposal & Contracting experience is required.7-9 years of experience in GP Operations/Shared ServicesBroad understanding of Global Procurement activitiesEffective communication skills, proficiency in English languageGood PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP (Ariba) or other e-Sourcing tools essentialStrong contract negotiation, supplier managementStrong analytical, problem solving, and root cause identification skills