Overview Responsible for managing & implementation of GP strategies for Indochina Foods Packaging category worth $ 40 MM annually consisting of Flexible Laminate, Corrugates, Canisters, PP Bags. This responsibility is including the new supplier development. Drive and deliver productivity in the category by collaborating with R&D, Ops and global COEs Ensure risk management plans are executed and refreshed periodically, in alignment with business and GP leadership. Identify and Develop suppliers for new items to support the innovation plans for the business Drive SCoC program for all the secondary packaging categories, Ensure compliance to the GCS, SCoC, and PepsiCo Code and Values. Responsibilities Manage Procurement of key Packaging materials for Indochina CU. Ensure agreed Procurement strategies for Laminate, Corrugates, Canisters and PP Bags are monitored and implemented. Ensure and take complete ownership for the Base Film Strategy for Indochina which involves, localization of the suppliers and new supplier development to drive costs down. Ensure availability of Packaging materials as per AOP/ S&OP; Manage peak & unplanned surges. Ensure timely & cost-effective support to quality & marketing initiatives. Manage network of suppliers, optimal buys in line with the business requirements. Ensure Strategic Supply Security and Cost-Effective Sourcing through implementation of optimal capacity strategies. Build supplier capability; develop new vendors & local industry to meet growing requirements of inputs/intermediates. Provide commodity trend updates, causal factors, regulatory implication, industry overview etc. (Paper, PP, PE, PET, Crude) to identify risks and opportunities in DMC and provide optimal sourcing/ coverage recommendations to the India CRM (in line with playbooks). Develop and align monthly buying plans with relevant stake holders. Interpret, comply to and leverage all relevant Govt notifications/ policy & tax changes etc. Own and manage Supplier Quality and Delivery performance Function as internal SME for industry/ category. Support user locations in identification & resolution of supply related problems & disputes. Drive financial performance of the managed category through… Identifying and executing YOY productivity projects to the tune of 5-6% of the compressible costs as per the GP guidelines. Implementing AOP projects to meet AOP targets for the category in collaboration with the key stake holders. Responsible for aligning the category to TCO approach which is a Global best-practices and executing the RFP’s/Reverse auctions to ensure YOY compressible cost reduction. Work with vendors on improving processing efficiencies like run sizes, wastage control Risk Management/Mitigation for the managed category. Responsible for executing innovative cover option on packaging materials like physical coverage or hedge. Monitoring the Plastics Resin market movements and maintaining the data base, which enables taking the right coverage decisions. Building advantaged supply Chain Responsible for closing the vendor strategy in line with the business plans. Developing vendors to the laid down strategy at the best delivered cost and service. Responsible for implementing the manufacturing best practices across the vendors so as deliver the best quality and service. Global Procurement Interface: Responsible for coordination with the GP team and implement global best practice. Price benchmarking of material with the other countries and constantly look for opportunities which can be implemented in the India Business. Support Pepsico innovation agenda in collaboration with R&D and Marketing. Accountable for adherence to GP process systems and controls. – SOCC (Supplier code of conduct), BCP (Business Continuity Plans), GP Contracts policy. Responsible for managing Quality at the vendor’s end and Vendor Development Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and related fields, Master’s degree will be advantageous • At least 10 to 12 years of experience in Procurement/Supply chain. Preferably the person with engineering background. Food & Beverages background will be benefit • This role requires keen commercial acumen and negotiation skills in the packaging field, supply chain process • ability to manage quality and vendor development • High Level of understanding about the Technical Aspects of the Laminate and Corrugates, and person with past experience in Flexible laminate and Cartons buying would be highly preferable • Having an excellent people management skills • Great team player, and who should be able to balance between the procurement goals, Customer expectations (Marketing Plants, Supply Chain) and at the same time larger organization goals