Indirects Sr Buyer Logistics Uki

**Overview**
The role is to manage the Logistics related procurement strategy and activities in the UK and Ireland.

The scope is part of Global Procurement for Logistics which covers all outsourced warehouse and pallet pooling operation in all product categories. Accountability is for managing current Third Party Logistics (3PL) contract renewal processes and assessment of 3PL outsourcing opportunities across the Busines Unit and ensure implementation of robust 3PL management structure.

Leverage global PepsiCo relation with key suppliers, and drive value on total spend through category expertise and cross-functional work streams.

**Responsibilities**
- Contribute to BU warehousing procurement strategies and toolkits, and ensure they reflect the latest developments of business needs and market facts.
- Improve and implement the operating model for Warehousing procurement as well as associated tools and processes across the region in responsibility
- Build up market intelligence models to forecast and leverage market dynamics for internal business strategy and processes.
- Develop and implement mid/long term productivity plans to achieve annual targets.
- Ensure consistent improvement and execution of thrid party logistics suppliers evaluation process. Leverage 3PL suppliers relations to make PepsiCo their preferred customer and capture the competitive advantages.

**Qualifications**
- Strong background in Procurement (5 years), preferably within FMCG environment and with proven track record in logistics procurement and 3PL management, leading major logistics contract renewal processes and/or outsourcing initiatives.
- Overall excellent knowledge of procurement processes and category sourcing approaches in best in class procurement organisations and ability to implement them in complex environment.
- Good knowledge of logistics landscape and strong connections and relations with 3PL companies will be a strong asset.
- Proven leadership track record.
- Good business accumen, 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 solutions.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to perform in virtual & matrix organisations.
- Languages : English is must.

**Differentiating Competencies Requ**
**ired**
- Analytical thinking and Setting the agenda.
- Ability to influence others.
- Ability to work in matrix organisations. Strong in collaboration.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Results driven and customer service oriented