Senior Buyer, Packaging Procurement

About the role

The Global Procurement Paperboard Team oversees the end-to-end management of PepsiCo’s North American Paperboard Packaging spend across Hybrid Paper and Folding Cartons Packaging Categories (composite canisters, liquid cartons, flexible paper, cups). This Sector Team, part of the Global Fiber Category Team, leads sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, innovation and operational execution to deliver productivity, cost optimization, design to value, and Scope 3 emissions reduction aligned with PepsiCo Positive (pep+) goals. The Hybrid Paper Procurement Sr Buyer NA will report to the Hybrid Paper Sr. Procurement Manager and serve as the subject matter expert for Hybrid Paper packaging solutions within PepsiCo’s North America Foods and Beverages Divisions. This role offers a dynamic environment to build technical and procurement expertise, contribute innovative ideas, and strengthen key soft skills while driving real impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day requirements of a $120MM portfolio, ensuring compliance, pricing updates and critical operations functions are completed in a timely manner.
• Support the creation, maintenance and evolution of commercial relationships with Hybrid Paper suppliers across Foods and Beverages divisions.
• Lead the creation and enhancements in data management with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve accuracy, alignment, standardization, digitalization and operational efficiency.
• Develop analytical models and dashboards to identify cost, specification, and standardization opportunities across package formats and suppliers.
• Execute RFI/RFP processes and supplier negotiations.
• Present and execute value engineering projects; support the creation of a productivity pipeline.
• Support the category’s efforts to implement should-cost modeling, Spend HQ, FORCER and other digital tools.
• Support PepsiCo’s sustainability agenda to deliver pep+ goals for the category.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Procurement teams, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure smooth project executions.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is between $88,200 – $147,650. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), and a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging, or a related field.
• Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, packaging, supply chain, or a related function.
• Required: Experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and RFI/RFP processes.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to build and manage supplier relationships and effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Required: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify insights, and drive data-based decision-making.
• Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with complex datasets, formulas, Power Query, and data analysis tools.
• Required: Proven ability to solve problems independently, navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Required: Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Required: Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Preferred: MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Preferred: Experience in packaging procurement, paperboard/fiber packaging, hybrid paper packaging, or related direct material categories.
• Preferred: Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, manufacturing, or similarly complex operating environments.
• Preferred: Proficiency with SAP/S4HANA, Power BI, PowerPoint, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams, and digital sourcing/procurement platforms.
• Preferred: Experience developing dashboards, automating workflows, and leveraging digital tools to support procurement and sourcing decisions.
• Preferred: Familiarity with cost modeling, supplier strategy development, procurement digitalization tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preferred: Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of challenging the status quo to drive innovation and efficiency.