Senior Buyer, Packaging Procurement

Overview The Global Procurement Paperboard Team, which consists of Hybrid Paper and Folding Cartons Packaging Categories (composite canisters, liquid cartons, flexible paper, cups), is responsible for the end-to-end management of PepsiCo’s North American Paperboard Packaging spend, a Brand billboard in the Food Retail and Foodservice channels, creating the first moment of truth with consumers.

This Sector Team is part of the Global Fiber Category Team and leads sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, innovation and operational execution — ensuring productivity, cost optimization, design to value, and Scope 3 emissions reduction aligned with PepsiCo Positive (pep+) goals are delivered. This category has significant potential for sector-wide and global transformation over the next 10 years. It offers a unique opportunity to build and advance technical and procurement expertise, contribute with innovative ideas and strengthen key soft skills in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

If you're curious, agile, bold, and passionate about solving problems and driving efficiency, this category will offer a dynamic and rewarding environment to thrive and make a real impact!

The Hybrid Paper Procurement Sr Buyer NA will report to the Hybrid Paper Sr. Procurement Manager and serve as the subject matter expert for the Hybrid Paper packaging solutions within PepsiCo’s North America Foods and Beverages Divisions. This individual will play a key role in supporting the execution of sub-categories sourcing strategies, developing and delivering productivity projects, establishing and growing strategic supplier partnerships, executing sustainability programs and driving Value Engineering and Cost projects across multiple brands. This role will also contribute to the larger Paperboard Category team in supporting wide initiatives such as should-cost modelling and digitalization.

Location: This person must report into either the Plano, TX or Purchase, NY HQ office 3 days/week.

Oversee the day-to-day requirements of $120MM portfolio, ensuring compliance, pricing updates and critical operations functions are completed in a timely manner. Support the creation, maintenance and evolution of commercial relationships with the Hybrid Paper suppliers across Foods and Beverage's divisions. Lead the creation and the enhancements in data management with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve accuracy, alignment, standardization, digitalization and operational efficiency. Develop analytical models, dashboards to identify cost, specification, and standardization opportunities across package formats and suppliers. Execute RFI/RFP and Negotiations with suppliers. Present and execute value engineering projects. Support the creation of a productivity pipeline. Support the category efforts to implement Should Cost Model, Spend HQ, FORCER and other digital tools. Support PepsiCo’s sustainability agenda to deliver PEP+ goals for the category. Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Procurement teams, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure smooth project executions.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $88,200 - $147,650. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal,