Global Procurement Sr Buyer, Directs, Greece

Overview About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. Building a more sustainable food system is critical for the health of our communities and the planet we all share. Take a look at the latest efforts by PepsiCo to fight climate change, protect natural resources, and more: https://pepsico.com/sustainability/strategy Why PepsiCo Hellas? PepsiCo Hellas currently employs around 1000 people at its 2 sites, including our headquarters in Athens. With well-known strong brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker and Lipton, we are constantly ranked in the Top 3 Employers in the Country. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and were rewarded for the the 7th time with the Top Employer certification Greece and Europe. Joining PepsiCo means joining a dedicated team where innovation and forward thinking are encouraged. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusivity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or maternity, marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender or gender reassignment, disability or race including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin. Please also visit www.pepsico.com/about/diversity-and-engagement for more information on what we do in practice to embrace diversity and inclusivity in the working surroundings and in society. Responsibilities This role is accountable for: Leading purchasing decisions & executing the process of commodity & CVA for sourcing items Delivering improved value (typically 5-10% productivity savings) Ensuring Global Control Standars for the related scope Engaging suppliers into strategically contributing to our Faster/Stronger/Better Vision Creating link / giving inputs for Sector managed items to meet BU needs. Developing sourcing strategies, engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and finally awarding the business. Qualifications COMPETENCIES: Decision making Innovating Driving for results, customer satisfaction mentality Motivating and inspring others Collaborating and influencing Analytical thinking, good business acumen, knowledge of financial fundementals Knowledge of international trade (import and export) Leading skills Negotiation skills Internal and external customer driven Able to cope with multi task environment Able to manage team Mature approach, persuasive Good presenting and influencing skills Analytical skills and scenario building to meet the objective in order to facilitate project and category leadership teams to take decisions QUALIFICATIONS: University graduate 5-8 years functional experience Fluent in English, written and oral Effective written and oral communication skills Oracle or SAP knowledge