Overview
PepsiCo has deployed the SAP/Ariba Procurement functionality to support the acquisition of indirect 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 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.
* 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 degree 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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