Overview

　　The purpose of this job is to lead North Africa MRO top beverage suppliers and support in Beverage Capex agenda and civil across Beverages Operating Companies, managing a total spend of $114MM & more, through

　　(1) Defining and executing MRO category strategy, contract management and supplier relationship management,

　　(2) Measuring and Improving Performance,

　　(3) and Achieving Annual Plans and Delivering Productivity.

　　Responsibilities

　　In close collaboration with the North Africa MRO Category Lead, draft & implement MRO category strategy, using systematic 7 step strategic sourcing approach.Participate and lead cross-functional category team, using RACI model.Manage category on a regional level and leverage from PepsiCo's scale in the region.Work closely with Sector & Global teams:

　　To develop category annual and long-term strategic sourcing targetsPlan and monitor category Productivity / Savings (for the current year and over SBP).Lead continuous improvement initiatives from procurement side for the category.Evaluate & evolve sourcing strategy based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations.Ensure implementation of sourcing strategy / plans, compliance monitored, and benefits tracked (in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and in line with the procurement policy & practicesClosely liaise with business Key stakeholders in beverages & snacks plants in region.Sell category strategy to business stakeholders; one focal point to represent Category internally (peer level) and externally (suppliers)Ensure implementation of best-in-class sourcing tools, relevant to the category.Lead category negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers.Track supply market, share evolving category trends, monitor supplier performance and share benchmarking against industry / market standards.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Procurement preferably in a multinational.Fluency in Arabic & English languages is a requirement.MRO Category Sourcing Experience is a must.Experience in using advanced sourcing methodologies/ tools.Regional sourcing experience in a diverse center-led organization.Skilled in managing a dispersed team of business stakeholders in different countries; strong selling skills.Bachelor's degrees in Business or Engineering. Masters preferred.