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Overview CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. Responsibilities The Opportunity The main purpose for White Spaces role will be: The White Space Lead will lead the identification and prioritization of sourcing and value opportunities across NA Facilities, together with the category manager by leveraging advanced analytics, procurement expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is responsible for translating complex data into actionable insights, influencing sourcing strategies, and driving decision-making with key stakeholders to maximize value creation, improve compliance, and enhance procurement performance. This role operates in a highly complex and evolving environment, requiring the integration of multiple data sources (e.g., spend, PO, invoices, supplier data) to identify and quantify white space opportunities. A key challenge is the lack of standardized data structures and varying levels of data quality across systems, which requires strong analytical capabilities and critical thinking. Your Impact Strategy & white space ownership Define white space identification framework, methodology, KPIs, prioritization together with the Category Manager Translate analytics into category / sourcing opportunities Align with NA Procurement on prioritized initiatives Advanced insights & storytelling Convert data outputs into clear business insights and recommendations Build hypotheses (why gaps exist, what to do) Lead executive-level storytelling (decks, QBRs, savings narratives) Stakeholder & decision leadership Interface with category managers, finance, stakeholders Challenge current status quo to help build sourcing strategies Own recommendations on sourcing approach (RFP execution, project governance and structure) Continuous improvement & capability building Identify automation opportunities (dashboards, white space tracking) Standardize methodologies across hubs and partner with different teams to leverage best practices Validate analysis, supplier selection logic Ensure compliance with procurement policies Large-Scale Data Analytics Extract, cleanse, combine, and validate large volumes of plant, supplier, purchase order, invoice, spend, and inventory data from SAP and related sources. Apply spare-parts and maintenance-category knowledge to accurately classify data, interpret purchasing patterns, and distinguish true opportunities from operational exceptions. Identify data gaps, anomalies, price variance, supplier fragmentation, inventory optimization opportunities, and compliance gaps, and translate findings into clear recommendations. SAP Transaction and Process Analysis Navigate SAP to locate and reconcile plant- and supplier-level purchase order and invoice data. Analyze how and why spare parts are purchased from different vendors, including ordering practices, invoice payment flows, and inventory implications. Partner with plant maintenance, planning, and procurement teams to validate operational context and resolve data-quality or process issues. Reporting and Opportunity Tracking Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, Power BI dashboards, and white space trackers that provide timely and accurate visibility into spend, suppliers, parts, transactions, and inventory. Complete scheduled refresh cycles, document analytical logic, and communicate findings, risks, and recommended actions to category and operational stakeholders. Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or a related field. 5+ years of working experience Advanced English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. Supply Chain Maintenance and Category Knowledge Hands-on experience in Supply Chain Maintenance, maintenance planning, materials planning, operations, or spare-parts inventory management is strongly preferred. Practical knowledge of spare-parts categories, part characteristics, plant requirements, inventory levels, replenishment considerations, and the operational reasons for purchasing from different vendors. Understanding of the end-to-end process for placing purchase orders, receiving goods, matching and paying invoices, and managing spare-parts inventory. Analytical Capability Demonstrated ability to analyze massive, complex datasets quickly and accurately, identify meaningful patterns, and convert findings into practical recommendations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including large-data manipulation, lookups, pivot tables, data cleansing, reconciliation, and analytical modeling. Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft Access, or similar data tools is an advantage. Systems and Procurement Exposure Strong SAP proficiency is essential, including the ability to find, interpret, and reconcile plant, supplier, purchase order, invoice, and inventory data. Prior experience placing orders in SAP and managing or supporting parts inventory is highly desirable. Ways of Working Strong attention to detail, investigative problem-solving, and the ability to challenge or validate results using operational context. Clear communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with maintenance, plant, planning, finance, accounts payable, and procurement stakeholders. If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
