PepsiCo · 5 hours ago
Procurement Manager - Dairy (North America)
Purchase, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$106K/yr - $178K/yr
3+ years expPepsiCo is a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, and they are seeking a Director of Dairy Procurement to lead the sourcing strategy for Dairy raw materials across North America. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, supply assurance, and collaboration with cross-functional leaders to optimize costs and drive sustainability initiatives.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support the execution of the strategic roadmap for Dairy raw material sourcing in North America, in alignment with PepsiCo’s nutrition, innovation and supply chain priorities
Assist in implementing multi-year category strategies focused on cost transformation, value engineering, risk mitigation, and supplier performance
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and value chain dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and support strategy refinement by senior leaders
Support the tracking and reporting of Dairy category performance across cost, innovation, quality and sustainability metrics
Leverage market intelligence, commodity data and supplier inputs to identify opportunities for total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement in collaboration with the category lead
Support forecasting, cost modeling and scenario planning efforts that align with broader portfolio goals
Support the day-to-day management of relationships with dairy processors and co-manufacturers, with a focus on ensuring supply continuity, service levels and execution of innovation plans
Assist in the execution of supplier agreements and commercial terms, ensuring alignment with PepsiCo’s risk, compliance and operational requirements
Help maintain and update the supplier ecosystem by coordinating onboarding activities, tracking performance and supporting the implementation of supplier improvement initiatives
Contribute to the execution of supplier relationship management (SRM) processes, including data gathering for joint business reviews, innovation updates and governance routines
Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to ensure Dairy raw material sourcing requirements are aligned with ongoing product development and innovation priorities
Support new product development efforts by coordinating early supplier engagement, gathering technical and commercial inputs and assisting with the execution of scale-up and commercialization plans
Track timelines, manage sourcing deliverables, and help ensure alignment between innovation milestones and supply readiness
Support the integration of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) initiatives within Dairy raw material sourcing, with a focus on executing programs related to greenhouse gas reduction, responsible sourcing and animal welfare
Assist in tracking supplier compliance with sustainability goals and provide data and reporting to internal stakeholders as needed
Ensure sourcing activities adhere to regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, anti-competition decree) and internal responsible sourcing policies, escalating issues as appropriate
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in procurement, category management, or dairy ingredient sourcing, ideally within a Dairy-focused or food manufacturing organization
Solid understanding of milk supply chains, including key technologies, dairy economics and supplier dynamics
Experience supporting contract negotiations, managing supplier relationships and contributing to supply agreements
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and navigate matrixed environments
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support internal collaboration and external supplier engagement
Solid commercial awareness and understanding of financial drivers related to procurement and supply chain
High learning agility and adaptability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments
Effective collaborator who works well in cross-functional teams and supports continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Agribusiness, Business, or a related field
Familiarity with commodity risk management, milk marketing regulations and Dairy ingredient sourcing platforms
Experience supporting procurement or sourcing activities within CPG, nutrition or beverage industries is preferred
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to support decision-making and execution
Benefits
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
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