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Overview: The Strategic Partner Management Analyst supports the team with all aspects of the business and technology sourcing needs with Preferred Vendors. The analyst will support the team in driving Strategic Business Reviews and Co-Innovation with Strategic Partners across the Capabilities . This role will also support Vendor Manager in implementing guidelines and processes for coordinating management of the contract, resource, and performance management, working with Global stakeholders and partnering with Procurement & Finance to provide insights/reporting for Vendor Portfolio Management. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing strategies and vendor portfolio management. The main accountabilities of this role are: Vendor Governance and Relationship Management: Assist in coordinating governance discussions for Vendors Working with Sector & Global stakeholders and providing insights/reporting for Strategic Partner Portfolio Management. Creating and maintaining vendor profiles for strategic & preferred Vendors by conducting market research. Establishing efficient guidelines and proceses to manage PepsiCo’s strategic relationships with partners Support the team in onboarding internal / external stakeholders on the Strategic Business Review (SBR) program Work/collaborate with internal & external stakeholders in agenda shaping to ensure successful SBR deliveries Track the action items from each SBR and work /collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to drive the action items to closure Assist the team in identifying business challenges and opportunities for co-innovation Conduct market research, competitor analysis and support the team in vendor/technology scouting Compile and analyze data to inform co-innovation strategies. Vendor Performance Management: Support Track, report and analyze the performance of Preferred Vendors using Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Satisfaction Surveys Assist in definition, refinement, and consistent reporting of KPIs to PEP senior leadership Vendor Contract Compliance and Sourcing Risk Management: Resolves inquiries from stakeholders related to the contracts Assist in managing the Contract Change management process Vendor Resource Management: Validation of Vendor consumption data (e.g., resource unit validation, verifying calculations, ensuring volume pricing adjustments are applied, etc.) or Project related SOWs using established process. Provide input into consumption trend analysis used to ensure best use of finite resources to support our business Provide input to Finance to support the development of PepsiCo financial forecasts, financial business cases, and budget plans as required at a sector level Analyze the data and generate insights for external labor productivity. Reporting (Power BI ) Develop and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards and data models. Analyze requirements and create data visualizations to meet stakeholder needs. Design and implement data governance procedures. Tech Skills Good analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent MS Office skills, in particular Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Proficient in English, both verbal and written Medium to High level understanding of commercial contracts or contracts Knowledge of Vendor Management tools Power BI and data visualization Non-Tech Skills Ability to deliver credible insights through work products and communication Ability to work independently with little direction Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in documentation Ability to work well in a virtual team environment Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience Exceptional communication skills Capacity to analyze at deep level and connect data from different sources to drive actionable decisions Proactive attitude and results oriented Open to learning new skills Experience building relationships, negotiating, and influencing key stakeholders, internal and external partners to drive decisions High level of commitment & resilience Differentiating Competencies Ability to interact with key stakeholders and communicate persuasively in a multi-functional environment Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines through excellent time management and strong organizational and problem-solving skills Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work on tight timelines. Stakeholder alignment and management competency Technical service delivery and/or IT operations experience is a plus Ability to take ownership and drive issues to resolution Main Interactions Within & Outside Organization The internal collaboration for vendor management involves several key groups, each playing a distinct role. The Global Procurement team is engaged on an ongoing basis to plan and execute sourcing strategies while also providing feedback on vendor relationships and contractual performance. Similarly, Global and Sector stakeholders or service owners are involved continuously to implement vendor management practices that align with strategic and technological objectives. On an on-demand basis, the Information Security team partners to ensure that strategic vendors comply with security standards and complete third-party assessments. Additionally, IT Controls and Audit teams are engaged as needed to coordinate controls testing and vendor audits, ensuring compliance and operational integrity Qualifications: 4 year college degree or commensurate work experience 7 – 9 years experience in Vendor Relationship Management, Governance or Procurement areas with interest or knowledge in vendor management environment. 4 – 6 years experience Financial Management (preferable) 4 - 6 years in Contract Management 1-2 years’ experience with Power BI and Data Visualization
