Overview
Main Objective
- The Tactical Buyer is responsible for the execution of the (spot &) tactical buying process that includes supplier selection, negotiation with suppliers and reporting of savings.
Purpose
- Execute standardized tactical buying processes, use of appropriate tactical buy tools and negotiations.
- Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes as needed according to the company’s policy.
- Achieve targets and maintain the appropriate control environment to secure quality and service standards.
- Use tactical buy system (myBUY) to process requests and to increase adoption.
- Improve purchasing process, considering procurement policies.
- Support to deliver on Continuous Improvement agenda and myBUY automation target.
- Support the Demand Generation activities in driving spend into the pipeline
Responsibilities
- Performing Quality check, Compliance check and Contract check for all PRs (Purchase Requisitions) in scope according to PepsiCo Policies and Procedures
- Performing Tactical Buy (TB) process: Quotation – Negotiation – Tender summary – Savings calculation
- Responsible for the performance of the country: Level of compliance on the country / Quality of the reported data on the country / Monitoring performance against KPIs
- Help to identify opportunities to automate business processes
- Processing and Approving PRs which have successfully passed the Quality Check (QC) and are not eligible for TB
- Updating and Processing PRs in Ariba with the outcome of the TB bidding process
- Perform analysis of the spend managed
- Lead trainings and sessions for category users
- Develop & support additional projects in order to increase myBUY adoption
- Ensuring country data quality (reviewing and validate reports, data, savings for the corresponding country)
- Participate in periodical meetings with the myBUY’s Extended Team & Category managers
- Monthly Ops Calls – preparation and review – responsible for accuracy of data presented and follow up on Action plan from the call
- Correct tracking of PRs for respective country
- Provide timely responses based on set deadlines to any requests received from management, demand manager, etc.
Qualifications
- Ability to analyze sourcing data and understand the processes
- Good IT procurement skills. PC (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point) and ERP (SAP / ARIBA)
- Experience with creating and delivering analysis to internal and external customers
- Procurement and analytical background
- Good interpersonal skills (needs to be able to build relationships with Suppliers & Users)
- Good English level
- Bachelor or College’s Degree
More Information
Application Details
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Organization Details
PepsiCo
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