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The Opportunity

The Category Lead – Commercial, A&M (Advertising & Marketing) is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to maximize value, drive cost efficiencies, and foster innovation across all Advertising, Media, and Marketing categories. This role acts as a strategic partner to Marketing, Sales, and Finance stakeholders, ensuring procurement initiatives align with business objectives, brand goals, and commercial growth strategies

Your Impact

As A&M Global Procurement Sr Coordinator your responsibilities would consist of:

- Define the strategy for A&M bringing the best cost to the area/scope- Lead the negotiation of a portfolio represented by +300 MM USD, in PepsiCo Mexico Foods A&M (Agency management, Measurement of impact, creative agencies and sponsorship). - Lead the spend analysis, stakeholders and suppliers for all the non-managed scope of marketing LatAm- Analyze and propose a Sourcing process efficiency that delivers cost benefits for the company- Lead the implementation of Procurement sourcing processes in Latam A&M, that is: 8 steps sourcing strategy, governance, productivity, cashflow, Supplier Relationship Management, among others- Lead the category sourcing strategies to secure supply and deliver productivity and cash flow for the Commercial team, across LatAm- Develop and organize A&M in the Procurement scope to include governance and compliance processes- Provide Procurement accompaniment to stakeholders and suppliers for A&M Latam- Lead the category strategies definition to secure supply, deliver productivity and cash flow for Procurement Commercial Latam- Propose the best matrix of suppliers to secure supply and implement cost efficiencies along the supply chain- Monitor and control productivity and cash flow reports to finance and the business in Latam- Monitor and control legal contracts to be in place for A&M to be in compliance

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

 - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or Marketing

Experience

- Over 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management within global and VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environments.- In-depth experience in sourcing processes and procurement best practices, ideally within the Food & Beverage industry.- Excellent analytical and financial skills (advanced data management and TCO - Total Cost of Ownership - analysis).- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Ariba.- Comfortable handling figures, conducting analysis, and presenting complex information to executive levels- Expert negotiator with strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

- Strong data driven skills- Ability to lead and influence multicultural teams across different locations, even without direct reporting lines.- Skilled in building strong networks and long-term strategic relationships, Digital mindsetHigh level of business acumen (strategic business vision).- Project management and multitasking skills in complex environments.- Results-oriented, comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets.- Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written. (Desirable Portuguese)- Logical and structured thinking, with the ability to simplify complex situations for executive communication

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.  What can you expect from us:   • Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. • Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. • Development programs according to Leadership skills. • Specialized training according to the role. • Learning experiences with internal and external providers. • We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. • Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. • A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. • And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.