Procurement Junior Analyst – IT Buyer

Overview CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At 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. Responsibilities The Opportunity Join CARICAM Procurement as an IT Buyer, supporting the negotiation of technology services and the business’s growing digital agenda. This is a development role where the main focus will be negotiation and strategy—understanding business needs, evaluating scenarios and building commercial solutions with suppliers. Deep technical expertise or programming is not required; the IT Procurement knowledge will be developed on the job. Your Impact As a GP IT Buyer, your impact will be: Sourcing & Negotiation Support IT sourcing processes, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations across CARICAM. Business Partnership Work with IT, Digital and business teams to understand needs and translate them into sourcing solutions. Supplier & Contract Support Follow up on suppliers, contracts, renewals and key Procurement milestones. Data & Digital Learning Use data and market insights to support decisions while building knowledge of emerging technologies such as cloud, automation and AI. Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Academic Background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electronic), Business Administration or related fields. Experience Internship, academic project or early-career experience involving negotiation, commercial discussions, supplier interaction or business problem-solving. Exposure to Procurement, sourcing or technology-related projects is a plus. Tools & Languages Advanced English – fluency required. Excel: Intermediate–Advanced. Power BI: Basic knowledge. Exposure to AI, cloud, automation and digital tools is a plus. Key Capabilities Learning agility, adaptability & digital curiosity Negotiation, commercial mindset & scenario evaluation Analytical thinking & data-driven decision making Stakeholder communication, active listening & collaboration Proactivity, challenge mindset & continuous improvement If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.