Deputy Director - ITPS

In support of having a high performing lean procurement team this person is the GCC Single Point of Contact for ITPS across the different GCC hubs and GCC activities bridging Europe Procurement agenda (focus on strategy, stakeholder connection and transformation) and timelines with ITPS GCC agenda ((focus on bullet proof execution of either E2E sub-categories management under guidance and approvals of Europe Procurement, or specific activities such as RFx, Insights, Reporting, Contracting and Supplier Mgt)and vice versa.

Main objective of the role is to lead the Europe Procurement Sourcing Operations and be responsible to achieving operational excellence, driving the ongoing optimization for the shared services provided from the ICC, supporting the creation and value delivery of Procurement Services and driving speed & cost efficiency in the benefit of the Europe Procurement functions.

The incumbent will have people management with 6 DRs in ICC and, will lead this agenda w/o direct authority as it sits with Europe Procurement so demonstrating high integrity, influencing, trust and capability skills is key.

The team under direct management:

• Coaching and direct management of Travel, Meeting & Events category buyer will be highly supported in building & executing procurement strategies aligned with the organization's overall procurement goals and objectives and contribute to SpendWise
• Coaching and direct management of 5 ITPS buyers that would either deliver E2E support on simple category or deliver RFX and Contracting on identified complex, Hybrid categories.
• The E2E ITPS Lead will collaborate and partner closely with Europe Procurement Indirects & ITPS Leadership team and CCC leads ensuring YoY productivity delivery of 5%+ savings. The incumbent is part of ITPS Europe Procurement leadership team.The incumbent will be responsible to identifying optimization opportunities and unlock smooth, best in class collaborative working model, and ensure flexibility in GCC activity allocation within the same Tower which will require deepunderstanding of business, people requirements and phasing from GCC and Europe Procurement teams and make proposals to further optimize and build a lean procurement team leveraging GCC tower capabilities to the optimal level.

• Contribute pro-actively to achievement of overall Europe Business and Procurement objectives.
• Deliver 5%+ YoY productivity
• Ensure high quality support as a pro-active service provider across ITPS categories: IT& Telecom, HR & Prof Services, Fleet, Temp Labor, POS (Log), Merchandising, Premium Item for English/Spanish languages requirements (across RFx, Contracting, Insights, Reporting, Supplier mgt) and all TB requirements.
• Support in building & executing procurement strategies for the Travel, Meeting and Events categories that align with the organization's overall procurement goals and objectives and contribute to smart spend guidelines. Support the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for TME-related products and services - with final sign off by Europe Procurement leadership.
• Extend E2E responsibilities to other categories (similar to TME)
• Step in to lead new, more complex GCC activities or at peak times.
• Deliver the sourcing services via dedicated ICC ITPS Rfx/Contracting team, with leading practices and policies, managing improved service, quality, cost through motivated DRs
• Work closely with PepsiCo EU Indirects & ITPS Leadership Team to ensure deep understanding of requirements and phasing of support request to build a solid execution plan. Secure one team approach through open communication and collaboration.
• Procurement strategy build capability to be able to build strategies on define sub-categories, share and gain alignment to then execute
• Meet with relevant KPIs and Service Level Agreement
• Work closely with the GCC Hubs and senior tower leads across, Insights, Reporting, Supplier Management Tactical Buy. and the Global RFx, Contracting capability.
• Propose and optimize WoW by finetuning and leveraging tools, toolkits and GCC team set up (as per requirements and learning)
• Find ways to optimize and unlock smooth, best in class collaborative working model
• Coordinate and ensure all GCC reporting include full Europe procurement overview (as well as non GCC covered BUs)
• Be the GCC Single Point of Contact for ITPS Europe Procurement Team bridging Europe Procurement agenda (focus on strategy, stakeholder connection and transformation) with ITPS GCC agenda ensuring lean and continued high performing results
• Contribute to collaborative working model and one team approach through open communication, credibility and trust with internal stakeholders, Europe procurement community and suppliers.
• Continuously delivering against stretched short term objectives (going above and beyond should be the motto)
• Comply with Europe procurement Policy and other applicable policies as periodically updated and communicated and ensure correct execution and documentation of controls.
• Develop and share best practices and learning and celebrate.
• Be open about mistakes, learn and adapt fast.
• Continuously delivering against stretched short term objectives
• Drive improvement initiatives to work better together
• Act as an ambassador and inspire the teams on our one team procurement journey
• Bring solutions vs problems
• Act as force of proposal

• Strong background in Procurement (10 to 12 years), preferably within FMCG environment and with proven track record in Indirect Procurement
• Overall excellent knowledge of procurement processes and category sourcing approaches in best-in-class procurement organizations and ability to implement them in complex environment.
• Proven leadership track record.
• Inspire, lead and coach in TPW
• Good business acumen, knowledge of financial fundamentals, and excellent analytical and computer/systems skills.
• Strong internal customer management skills: capacity to listen, understand and capture internal clients needs and deliver appropriate
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to perform in virtual & matrix organizations and leading w/o directs authority
• Languages: English is must. Any of following mentioned languages are strong assets: German, French, Spanish, Polish, Turkish
• Experience working for Europe
• Digital savvy
• Analytical thinking and setting the agenda.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to work in complex organizations. Strong in collaboration.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Results driven and customer service oriented
• Building and maintaining trusting relationships across organizational boundaries by modeling integrity, transparency, and authenticity, and being respectful and inclusive of others.
• The energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration one brings to motivate /lead others (w/o directs authority) to action and accomplish ambitious goals, simplifying complexity.
• Managing pressure and embracing and championing change to drive business transformation and optimization work better together.
• Inspire, lead and coach in TPW
• Think creatively and bring innovation/new ideas leveraging best practices, insights and market trends.
• Be open to learn, flex and adjust fast and take the full team along.
• Be digital savvy
• Be cultural savvy
• Pro-active attitude