IT Vendor Management Sr. Director

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and is passionate about driving value, compliance, and transformation across our global vendor landscape.

The Vendor Management Sr. Director leads a global organization responsible for managing PepsiCo's relationships with a wide portfolio of external partners, including technology vendors (software, platforms, implementation), managed service providers, and consulting firms. This leader is a key driver of our digital transformation agenda, evolving the vendor management function from traditional oversight to a strategic partner management capability.

In close collaboration with leaders in Global Procurement, Finance, and Technology, the role establishes and oversees a holistic governance framework for strategic partners to align on shared goals based on PepsiCo's tech strategy, drive productivity and supplier-driven innovation, and ensure operational excellence.

The Senior Director provides oversight for key functions including Vendor Strategy & Relationship Management, Vendor Governance & Performance Management, Strategic Sourcing programs, Software Asset Management (SAM), management of external labor, and governance of supplier management systems. The team leverages these platforms to provide real-time, actionable insights that mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and enable data-driven, strategic decision-making.

This is a highly visible leadership role that requires strong collaboration with senior S&T (Strategy & Transformation) and business leadership to maximize the value of PepsiCo's third-party partnerships and investments.

Responsibilities

Vendor & Relationship Management :

• Establish and manage a holistic governance framework for strategic vendors to support PepsiCo's transformation strategy, drive productivity and innovation, and enhance operational excellence.
• Forge deep partnerships with key vendors to co-innovate new capabilities.

Engage senior leaders to ensure vendor strategies align with PepsiCo objectives.

Cross-functional Governance & Vendor Performance Management :

Value-Driven Strategic Sourcing programs :

Software Asset Management (SAM) :

Management of external labor :

Governance of supplier management systems :

Compensation & Benefits :

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

Car allowance.

Qualifications

EEO Statement

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