Process Regional Category Management Associate Manager

Overview At Pepsi Co Western Europe, we’re more than just iconic brands — we’re a team of 2,000+ passionate people across 11 countries, working together to deliver great-tasting products that consumers enjoy every day. With over 70 years in the region, we operate from 7 key locations — including 4 headquarters and 4 production sites — and offer a portfolio of 16 brands, from global icons like Pepsi and Lay’s to local favorites like Duyvis and Schwip Schwap. We’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. If you’re looking to grow your career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Position: The main purpose of the role is to develop our EU sourcing strategies for Flexible packaging, and integrating within the broader Global packaging Strategy. Responsibilities Preferred role specific skills Packaging Procurement expert, with key skills across multiple flexible packaging categories: Procurement experience in multi national / multi locational organization preferably in packaging or commodities Strong supplier negotiation skills, with specific abilities to identify risks and opportunities presented by potential contracts, and to ensure favourable and flexible conditions for Pepsi Co Strong technical knowledge of snacks packaging, especially BOPP and related laminates Ability to work with R&D to identify alternatives, evaluate their cost and performance and align recommendations with the business Ability to implement projects on time, meeting brand launch and other business deadlines Qualifications Is expected to have a good understanding of the technical attributes required for our specifications – working with R&D & Ops at a plant level. Must be able to identify and implement only necessary changes to reach our goals with minimal disruption to our operations and supply chain, without adding complexity and at minimal on-cost Must be able to handle complexity to provide rational insights, thought leadership, concise communications, and well-thought recommendations. Must be a proactive, decision maker that focuses on driving results through a proactive approach
Preferred role specific skills Packaging Procurement expert, with key skills across multiple flexible packaging categories: Procurement experience in multi national / multi locational organization preferably in packaging or commodities Strong supplier negotiation skills, with specific abilities to identify risks and opportunities presented by potential contracts, and to ensure favourable and flexible conditions for Pepsi Co Strong technical knowledge of snacks packaging, especially BOPP and related laminates Ability to work with R&D to identify alternatives, evaluate their cost and performance and align recommendations with the business Ability to implement projects on time, meeting brand launch and other business deadlines
Is expected to have a good understanding of the technical attributes required for our specifications – working with R&D & Ops at a plant level. Must be able to identify and implement only necessary changes to reach our goals with minimal disruption to our operations and supply chain, without adding complexity and at minimal on-cost Must be able to handle complexity to provide rational insights, thought leadership, concise communications, and well-thought recommendations. Must be a proactive, decision maker that focuses on driving results through a proactive approach