Procurement Manager

Director Of Dairy ProcurementPepsiCo is a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Frito Lay, Pepsi, Gatorade, Quaker and others. As part of our Global Procurement team, we are looking for a Director of Dairy Procurement to lead the sourcing strategy for Dairy raw materials across North America. This role supports the end-to-end strategic sourcing and supply assurance of Dairy raw materials, supporting multiple business units in Nutrition, Beverages and emerging brands. Youll operate within a high-impact, matrixed environment, partnering with cross-functional leaders to develop long-term strategies, optimize cost, ensure supply continuity and drive supplier innovation and sustainability.ResponsibilitiesCategory Leadership & Strategy Development* Support the execution of the strategic roadmap for Dairy raw material sourcing in North America, in alignment with PepsiCos nutrition, innovation and supply chain priorities.* Assist in implementing multi-year category strategies focused on cost transformation, value engineering, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.* Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and value chain dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and support strategy refinement by senior leaders.Value Creation & Cost Optimization* Support the tracking and reporting of Dairy category performance across cost, innovation, quality and sustainability metrics.* Leverage market intelligence, commodity data and supplier inputs to identify opportunities for total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement in collaboration with the category lead.* Support forecasting, cost modeling and scenario planning efforts that align with broader portfolio goals.Supplier Management & Sourcing and Contracting* Support the day-to-day management of relationships with dairy processors and co-manufacturers, with a focus on ensuring supply continuity, service levels and execution of innovation plans.* Assist in the execution of supplier agreements and commercial terms, ensuring alignment with PepsiCos risk, compliance and operational requirements.* Help maintain and update the supplier ecosystem by coordinating onboarding activities, tracking performance and supporting the implementation of supplier improvement initiatives.* Contribute to the execution of supplier relationship management (SRM) processes, including data gathering for joint business reviews, innovation updates and governance routines.Innovation & Portfolio Growth Enablement* Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to ensure Dairy raw material sourcing requirements are aligned with ongoing product development and innovation priorities.* Support new product development efforts by coordinating early supplier engagement, gathering technical and commercial inputs and assisting with the execution of scale-up and commercialization plans.* Track timelines, manage sourcing deliverables, and help ensure alignment between innovation milestones and supply readiness.Sustainability & Compliance* Support the integration of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) initiatives within Dairy raw material sourcing, with a focus on executing programs related to greenhouse gas reduction, responsible sourcing and animal welfare.* Assist in tracking supplier compliance with sustainability goals and provide data and reporting to internal stakeholders as needed.* Ensure sourcing activities adhere to regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, anti-competition decree) and internal responsible sourcing policies, escalating issues as appropriate.Compensation and Benefits:* The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.* Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.* Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.Qualifications* 3-5 years of experience in procurement, category management, or dairy ingredient sourcing, ideally within a Dairy-focused or food manufacturing organization.* Solid understanding of milk supply chains, including key technologies, dairy economics and supplier dynamics.* Experience supporting contract negotiations, managing supplier relationships and contributing to supply agreements.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and navigate matrixed environments.* Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support