Overview Are you an experienced Global Procurement Buyer looking for your next career opportunity? If so, this temporary opportunity on our Procurement team could be the one for you. In this role you will support creation and execution of procurement strategy for Global Packaging, and lead end to end category management for assigned vendors. Responsibilities The key accountabilities for this position will include but are not limited to: Develop category strategies for assigned vendors / categories, secure stakeholder signoff, and drive implementation of initiatives Pricing Maintenance – manages the timely update of all packaging pricing on a quarterly basis for each plant to ensure accuracy and consistency. Engages with suppliers to update commodity price movements and/or other price changes. Project management for local projects: Leads continuous improvement projects to deliver on key productivity, BCP and capacity analysis activities for the packaging category Performs data and market analysis that highlights trends, pricing movements, and supply issues across packaging market Acts as global SAP Data SME / Project Lead for managing the update of SAP data for packaging projects to ensure smooth project transition and minimization of product obsolescence Supports the resolution and root cause analysis of actual and potential packaging supply or quality problems Perform in depth analysis for category spend including understanding of supply sources, supplier capability, industry economics, designs and technology, pricing, and duty/freight barriers Ensure materials sourced are in compliance with sourcing standards & packaging regulations. Ability to communicate and manage stakeholders, both internally and externally, up to senior levels across the organization Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements: 5+ years experience specialising in a packaging / procurement role Breath / Depth experience in sourcing processes and procurement best practices, with experience of implementing them in a global environment Highly effective interpersonal skills – excellent negotiator and strong communication and influencing skills to all organizational levels and particularly at executive level. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with stakeholders at all levels plant directors, global quality leads, SAP SMEs, Supply Chain leads 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 lead and influence teams based in different locations globally, whom not report directly to the position. Results Oriented – comfortable delivering against stretch targets and pressure situations Comfortable working within complex matrix organization At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone. Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo fosters a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees. ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. PepsiCo is a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees. We work with our employees to ensure they have reasonable accommodations they need to be at their best. pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is a core strategy of PepsiCo, placing sustainability at the centre of our business to have a positive impact on the planet and people.