Job Description

Overview The main purpose for RFX & Contracting is to develop Global Procurement (GP) values by managing competitive events, streamlining RFX-to-award cycles to achieve best value agreements when we source. Translating strategy to automated RFX solutions will enable an E2E process that helps support global spend while delivering incremental and substantial productivity. Conducts contract process challenges and ensure KPIs and SLAs. This person will be an important connection with Legal team and GP category leaders with the aim to set up capability/service management, governance policies and driving process improvements Responsibilities Track and report SLA/KPI\'s/Savings as per agreed methodology Support the Category Manager and Regional Manager with the Supply market scan - identify potential supply base / prepare short-list Gather requirements for RFX from cat mgr. and regional leads Collection, tracking, analysis, rank if evaluation matrix, summary & reporting for RFX/competitive bidding process across contractual requirements, cost, service, quality, sustainability, and innovation Gather supplier questions and share responses to all suppliers Partner with the suppliers to ensure RFX process is 100% correctly completed Do supplier financial checks Do supplier reference checks Ensure complete and correct local/global reports and analysis provided to support Ariba e-Sourcing process Prepares and delivers training to suppliers on using Ariba e-Sourcing/e-auction tool Manages and leads NDA process with Legal, suppliers and category managers and regional leads Manages and lead TPDD and GISR Aligns with category managers and regional leads on productivity, criteria, and timeline expectations for Ariba e-Sourcing/e-auction process specific for each event/category Lead workshops with users to find opportunities for improved/efficient reporting and align work plan Analyse data and Reports and offer recommendations for improvements to Reports, e-Sourcing Tools, processes, data collection, and sourcing plans Provide input on automation, standardization, and simplification in the GBS contract processes Follow the process around measurement and metrics for contract creation, execution, and maintenance. Review all contract requisitions are aligned to PepsiCo & GP policies & procedures. Work with legal, supplier to develop Contract including SLA\'s for final approval by Category Manager and Regional leads. Once approved upload to Selectica contract management tool and track signature process in time. Constant communication and collaboration with stakeholders and legal team to get accurate information and measure performance and fulfilment of deliveries and quality of documents. Approve/deny contracts requisitions within the SLA\'s Up-to-date Procurement Knowledge of all Procurement processes, policies, categories & suppliers Keep track of all reviewed contract requisitions according to KPIs established. New contracts or renewal others Update supplier documents Obtain further information to support contract first draft creation Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree Request for Proposal & Contracting experience is required. 6-7 years of experience in GP Operations/Shared Services Broad understanding of Global Procurement activities Effective communication skills, proficiency in English language Good PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP (Ariba) or other e-Sourcing tools essential Experience in sourcing processes & technologies, with experience of implementing in a global & regional environment Ability to translate complex situations into executive level communication Ability to lead and influence teams based in various locations, who do not report directly to the position Results oriented - comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets Comfortable working within complex matrix organization Affinity with technology applications and business processes and the impact on people Strong analytical, problem solving, and root cause identification skills Experience with large-scale organizational change effort Strongly Desired Skills: Decision Making Result Oriented Collaboration and influence Strategic Thinking Negotiation & Communication Skills Act with Integrity Inspire Trust Innovation Create an inclusive culture Motivate and inspire others Develop Talent

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