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Global Procurement Senior Manager

Cork, IrelandFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead global procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and sourcing for high-value ingredients, technologies, and flavours for PepsiCo's Beverage Flavours and Seasonings business.

Role type

Senior Manager, Global Procurement

Builds

Sourcing strategies, supplier qualification programs, and cost/efficiency initiatives for FMCG ingredients and technologies

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Procurement & Supply Chain

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, category strategy, financial analysis, risk management, stakeholder alignment, project management, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience with procurement technologies, FMCG sector knowledge, advanced degree in commercial/science discipline

Technologies

Procurement technologies

Responsibilities

Lead and own the business agenda including commercial and relationship management for assigned high value supplier(s) accounts and/or business units; Develop category strategies for assigned vendors / categories, secure stakeholder signoff, and drive implementation of initiatives; Negotiate and manage the purchase of ingredients, technologies and flavours, ensuring competitive market prices; Lead / develop / mentor others; Lead oversight / spend management activities for other PEP entities as applicable

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities