Deputy Manager- Spot Buyer

Overview

• The Spot Buyer is responsible for the execution of the Spot buying process that includes supplier selection, negotiation with suppliers and reporting of savings.
  

• Execute standardized Spot buying processes, use of appropriate Spot buy tools and negotiations.
• Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes as needed according to the company’s policy.
• Achieve targets and maintain the appropriate control environment to secure quality and service standards.
• Use myBuy system (Ariba) to process requests and to increase adoption.
• Improve purchasing process, considering procurement policies.
• Support to deliver on Continuous Improvement agenda and myBUY automation target.
• Support the Demand Generation activities in driving spend into the pipeline.
  

Responsibilities

• Performing Quality check, Compliance check and Contract check for all PRs (Purchase Requisitions) in scope according to PepsiCo Policies and Procedures
• Performing Spot Buy process: Quotation - Negotiation - Tender summary - Savings calculation
• Responsible for the performance of the country: Level of compliance on the country / Quality of the reported data on the country / Monitoring performance against KPIs
• Help to identify opportunities to automate business processes
• Processing and Approving PRs which have successfully passed the Quality Check (QC) and are not eligible for TB
• Updating and Processing PRs in Ariba with the outcome of the bidding process
• Perform analysis of the spend managed
• Lead trainings and sessions for category users
• Develop & support additional projects in order to increase myBuy adoption
• Ensuring country data quality (reviewing and validate reports, data, savings for the corresponding country)
• Participate in periodical meetings (face-to-face) with the myBuy’s Extended Team & Category managers
• Monthly Ops Calls - preparation and review - responsible for accuracy of data presented and follow up on Action plan from the call
• Correct tracking of PRs for respective country
• Provide timely responses based on set deadlines to any requests received from management, demand manager, etc.
  

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze sourcing data and understand the processes
• Good technical skills. PC (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point) and ERP (SAP / ARIBA)
• Experience with creating and delivering analysis to internal and external customers
• Procurement and analytical background
• Good interpersonal skills (needs to be able to build relationships with Suppliers & Users)
• Good English speaker
• Professional presentation experience
• Bachelor’s Degree