Global Procurement Associate Manager Oils & Corn Meal

Auto req ID: 285956BR Job Description Purpose The role is to manage the procurement and risk management of all Edible Oils & Corn Meal for Sub Sahara Africa. Edible oil is the second largest ingredient category in our Snacks businesses, extremely volatile in price and central to our Health and Wellness and Sustainability strategies. It is thus a key category for every market and requires excellent strategic planning, risk management and coordination with local business teams. Accountabilities Sourcing Lead strategic procurement initiatives for Food Ingredients in SSA BU’s, working to develop and implement Ingredient strategies which are appropriate for the BU Govern the development of Category related sourcing contracts and agreements; lead negotiations and conduct developments with key suppliers Define sourcing strategies based on changing market conditions and provide input during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations Implement sourcing recommendations, ensure compliance is monitored, and benefits tracked in line with the procurement policies & practicesRisk Management & Control Evaluate strategic partnerships and develop ability to obtain and implement commodity forward coverage for P&L risk management and sustainable deals at local market level for all ingredients. Refine & flawlessly execute the risk management strategies Identify High risk Suppliers, develop and qualify a business continuity plan to ensure supply security. Ensure suppliers compliance to Sustainable Sourcing Program & Third Party Due Deligence requirements. Ensure Full Complinace to GP & SSA Control Policy.Productivity & OCF Define and achieve SSA Ingredients’ annual and long-term strategic sourcing inflation, productivity & OCF targets Lead the development and execution of productivity pipeline for SSA Ingredients Lift and shift/adapt ideas from other countries/regions Lead all Wave Bidding & Productivity Projects for SSA Ingredients Manage SSA Ingredients cash flow / payable terms extension processSustainability – Environmental, Human & Business Continuity Ensure delivery of PepsiCo’s sustainability goals are delivered Ensure SCOC Trainings & high-risk site audits are complete and BCP’s are developed for SSA Ingredient suppliersFinancial Reporting Lead SSA Ingredient commodity guidance prices for AOP, forecast prices for FP&A submission according to global & Sector timeline requirements People Work closely with Category Lead, Sector & Global COE leads Collaborate with SSA Category Lead and other COE teams and cross functional stakeholders to deliver against key business objectives Build Procurement function credibility with the business stakeholders; represent Procurement function internally (peer level) and externally (suppliers) Qualifications/Requirements Key Skills / Requirements B.Com or B.Sc. (Agric) or National Diploma in Agriculture (or similar). Knowledge of agricultural inputs (fertiliser – BASOS and/or crop protection –AVCASA). Knowledge of downstream agro commodity value chains. Knowledge of agricultural seed schemes. Knowledge of the local and international organized agricultural industry. High level of computer literacy Bilingual (English and Afrikaans) Previous Experience Agricultural commodity industry (5+ years) Agro-processing and agro supply chains (5+ years) Agronomic field trial design and protocol General crop management and crop husbandry Management of proprietary varieties and executing royalty agreements Basic accounting/financial management Supplier-relation management New supplier development (climate, soil, resources, equipment, infrastructure and technical capabilities) In view of PepsiCo’s Sub-Sahara Africa business, experience in alternative crops (e.g. cassava, plantain, chick peas, etc.) will be an advantageRelocation Eligible: Not Applicable Job Type: Regular