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LATAM Sustainability & Utilities Procurement Lead


Company : Pepsico


Location : Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City


Created : 2026-03-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewCAREERS TO SMILE ABOUTAt PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.ResponsibilitiesThe LATAM Sustainability & Utilities Procurement Lead will be responsible of leading the LATAM PEP+ MAKE team, execute and implement the sourcing strategies for Water Treatment, Water Sourcing, Energy, Natural Gas, & Waste Management categories.Responsabilities:- This position reports to the Latam Make leader and is responsible for a managed spend of approximately $200 million & $30Million of other income thru waste optimization in over 15 countries, 38 Plants, +400DCs and 9HQ. - This position is key to support Make transformation and lead the agenda within Facilities Services & Utilities global and regional teams by integrating all Latam while dirivng ~20MM Productivity, and supporting other Strategic agendas as Sustainability, BCP, Digitalization. - As part of the transformation agenda, it will act as enabler to create a One Right Part Culture and work on the career Planning of the team (+ 6 indirects MSOs collaboration roles) to guarantee people development and backfields.QualificationsQualifications:- Excellent Functional knowledge (+3 years in category management roles): depth in facilities/service category management processes and tools and other related categories in complex environment is desired, preferably within Food & Beverage industry. - Bachelor Degree in Business Engineering, Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering. - Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and procurement best practices, with experience of implementing them in a regional/global environment - Experience leading regional teams is desirable - Ability to build relationships and influence across a matrix organization - Strong grasp of general business economics & key cost & quality drivers - Strong analytical & financial skills. - Experience with Ariba (RFPs, RFIs, e-auctions) and SAP - Political & commercial savvy - Ability to translate complex situations into simple messages for Excecutive level communication - Results and action orientated – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets - Excellent language skills – Spanish and English essential, both verbal and in writing. Portuguese desirable. - Broad Understanding: understands the business cultures around Latam sectors and the sensitivities that go along with it.Qualifications:- Excellent Functional knowledge (+3 years in category management roles): depth in facilities/service category management processes and tools and other related categories in complex environment is desired, preferably within Food & Beverage industry. - Bachelor Degree in Business Engineering, Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering. - Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and procurement best practices, with experience of implementing them in a regional/global environment - Experience leading regional teams is desirable - Ability to build relationships and influence across a matrix organization - Strong grasp of general business economics & key cost & quality drivers - Strong analytical & financial skills. - Experience with Ariba (RFPs, RFIs, e-auctions) and SAP - Political & commercial savvy - Ability to translate complex situations into simple messages for Excecutive level communication - Results and action orientated – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets - Excellent language skills – Spanish and English essential, both verbal and in writing. Portuguese desirable. - Broad Understanding: understands the business cultures around Latam sectors and the sensitivities that go along with it.The LATAM Sustainability & Utilities Procurement Lead will be responsible of leading the LATAM PEP+ MAKE team, execute and implement the sourcing strategies for Water Treatment, Water Sourcing, Energy, Natural Gas, & Waste Management categories.Responsabilities:- This position reports to the Latam Make leader and is responsible for a managed spend of approximately $200 million & $30Million of other income thru waste optimization in over 15 countries, 38 Plants, +400DCs and 9HQ. - This position is key to support Make transformation and lead the agenda within Facilities Services & Utilities global and regional teams by integrating all Latam while dirivng ~20MM Productivity, and supporting other Strategic agendas as Sustainability, BCP, Digitalization. - As part of the transformation agenda, it will act as enabler to create a One Right Part Culture and work on the career Planning of the team (+ 6 indirects MSOs collaboration roles) to guarantee people development and backfields.