Procurement Associate Analyst

Job Description

Overview

PepsiCo has deployed the SAP/Ariba Procurement functionality to support the acquisition of indirects goods and services in PFNA, PBNA, LATAM, Europe, AMESA and APAC. The tool is branded myBUY, used by 10.000+ end users across 50+ countries and with a central team supporting the PR2PO (Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order) process. 

Main Objective

This role will play a pivotal role within the Control & Governance team of the procurement team and has a main objective to contribute to risk mitigation, policy implementation, and the overall effectiveness of our procurement governance framework for AMESA & Europe Sector. 

Purpose

Work with key stakeholders to maximize the main benefits that myBuy has for the company in terms of: 

  • Compliance & Policy Adherence: Guarantee all in-scope purchases are aligned to the corporate policy and procedures. 
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies. 
  • Process Standardization: Closely work with myBUY control, compliance and governance GPO to drive standardization across all sectors. 

Scope

  • The function Holder is covering for AMESA & Europe Sector 
Responsibilities

Compliance & Policy Adherence

  • Monitor procurement activities to ensure strict compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements. Conduct regular reviews of purchase orders to identify any deviations/non-compliant activities from the policy. 
  • Continuously monitor changes in relevant global policies and regulations and perform impact analysis on the existing controls and implement the required changes to the controls upon alignment from controls team.  
  • Ensure the myBuy Policies and guidelines are in line with P2P and Global Procurement policy and guidelines.  
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders from control and procurement teams to develop, update, and communicate procurement controls matrix.  
  • Prepare training materials for employees within the department to enhance awareness of compliance obligations. 
  • Ensure that the GCS scope controls are executed as per the controls design matrix and ensure the same has been documented in the GCS portal in a timely manner. 
  • Act as a liaison between the procurement department and internal auditors. Collaborate during audits, providing necessary documentation, explanations, and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner. 

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, working closely with procurement stakeholders and continuously monitoring the effectiveness of these strategies and making adjustments as needed. (e.g.: Governance calls) 
  • Support and review myBUY CR initiatives/system upgrade with subject matter experts (SMEs) in AMESA & Europe. 

Process Standardization

  • Closely work with myBUY control, compliance and governance GPO to drive standardization across all sectors. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in finance/supply chain management/accounting/business Administration. A master's degrees is a plus 
  • 3+ Years of experience required 
  • Functional knowledge:  Depth of different aspects of Procurement such as processes and tools, knowledge in Food & Beverage industry a plus 
  • Experience in sourcing processes and technologies, with experience of implementing them in a global and regional environment 
  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, pivot tables, data validation); data visualization tools skills like Tableau or PowerBI is a plus 
  • Strong communication & negotiation skills  
  • Results Oriented – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets 
  • English essential, both verbal and in writing 
  • Comfortable working within matrix organization  
  • Affinity with technology applications and business processes and the impact on people 
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and root cause identification skills 
  • Solid understanding of the PepsiCo organization and cultural differences 

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