Global Procurement Intern
Pepsico
Northern Ireland, UK
Would You Like to Play a Key Role in Finance for the World's 2nd Largest Food and Beverages Company? We are looking for an intern to join our Procurement team in Cork, on a 6-month intern contract. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 17 locations across 11 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. We work with over 450 strategic suppliers globally to ensure we have what we need, when we need it. The goods and services we use can range from the core ingredients in our beverages and snack seasonings to our partnerships with the logistics companies we use to ship our products all over the world - that's where our Procurement department comes in. With integrity and ethical sourcing at our heart, the procurement team work hard to nurture strong relationships with our suppliers that get the right goods and services at the right price while ensuring we can be better together. Do you have a talent for negotiation and building strong relationships? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level. Position Purpose and Primary Accountabilities. Complete cross regional review of procurement world class data identify opportunities for improvement where appropriate. Review vendor payment issues cross functionally including blocked invoices and delayed payments. Identify issues and propose plan for rectification. Support procurement PMO on year end pricing process. Work with procurement manager on audit readiness plan to ensure mitigation of risks and adherence to controls. Identify SAP tools and reporting features to increase procurement system use for greater efficiency. Analyse historic data and potential market influences to identify opportunities for productivity. Work with buyers on resolution of vendor issues, identify "fix it forever" opportunities for issues. Work with supply chain on pricing, MOQ and lead time queries coordinating communication with central procurement where appropriate. Essential Criteria. You must be currently studying a third level degree in Supply Chain /Business or equivalent, with work placement as part of the requirement. Strong Microsoft excel skills. High attention to detail and analytical skills. Drive to solve problems and fulfil objectives. Ability to handle competing priorities and influence others to meet requirements. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated approximately $63 billion in net revenue in 2016, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose - our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
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