PepsiCo

Technology Strat & Innov Manager

PepsiCo • $110K — $185K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Vendor Management, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing, preferably in tech environments.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience in contract management, risk management, and strategic planning.
  • Proven expertise in managing supplier relationships, including negotiation and performance management.
  • Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex business needs for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead executive vendor governance programs and performance reporting.
  • Experience in developing vendor performance metrics and executive dashboards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage strategic vendor relationships to ensure service delivery and performance objectives.
  • Partner with stakeholders to maximize value from vendor contracts through effective governance.
  • Proactively handle vendor challenges, escalations, and communication of resolutions.
  • Collaborate across functions to identify opportunities for vendor standardization and alignment.
  • Execute executive governance programs, ensuring engagement and accountability.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and vendor leadership for effective partnership management.
  • Develop vendor performance scorecards to highlight performance and improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, and sick days.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs for personal support.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for financial security.
  • Bonus based on performance, with a target payout of 12% annual salary.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Strategic Vendor Relationship Manager is responsible for maximizing the value of PepsiCo's strategic technology partnerships by defining and executing vendor management activities that support business and transformation objectives. Serving as a key liaison between S&T teams and strategic partners, this role leads executive-level relationship management, drives resolution of critical vendor escalations, advances a co-innovation agenda that accelerates transformation, and ensures continuous improvement in vendor performance and value delivery. The role also provides strategic governance, performance oversight, and executive reporting to senior S&T leadership while driving measurable business outcomes, operational excellence, and innovation across the vendor ecosystem.

Responsibilities

The main accountabilities of this role are:
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships across S&T to ensure delivery of contracted services, achievement of performance objectives, and continuous improvement in service quality and value.
  • Partner with stakeholders to maximize value from vendor contracts by facilitating effective governance, performance management, and issue resolution.
  • Proactively manage vendor-related challenges and escalations, including cost, quality, staffing, delivery performance, change requests, and contractual disputes, while ensuring timely communication and resolution.
  • Collaborate across sectors and functions to identify opportunities for solution standardization, reuse, and alignment of vendor-supported capabilities.
  • Coordinate and support the execution of executive governance programs, including Top-to-Top (T2T) and Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs), ensuring timely planning, stakeholder engagement, and follow-through on commitments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with executive sponsors, governance leads, Procurement, and vendor leadership teams to support effective partnership management and governance outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain vendor performance scorecards to provide visibility into vendor performance, value delivery, and improvement opportunities.
  • Establish and maintain communication plans and governance cadences to ensure effective information sharing among leadership, stakeholders, and vendor partners.
  • Support co-innovation initiatives by tracking program metrics, coordinating activities, and reporting on outcomes and business value delivered.
  • Partner with Legal, Security, Compliance, and Procurement teams to support vendor risk management activities, audits, assessments, and compliance requirements.
  • Support productivity initiatives and generate ideas to ensure annual goals are met
  • Define and develop co-innovation program KPIs and ensure consistent reporting to key stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in vendor relationship management, strategic sourcing, governance, contract management, risk management, and strategic planning, preferably within complex technology environments.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, or related disciplines, with demonstrated experience supporting technology organizations.
  • Strong experience managing strategic supplier relationships, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance management, value realization, and dispute resolution.
  • Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders and executives at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Experience leading executive-level vendor governance programs, including business reviews, performance reporting, scorecards, and strategic planning activities.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex or ambiguous business needs into clear recommendations, requirements, and action plans.
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing vendor-related financial, contractual, and operational performance metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex escalations, identify root causes, and drive resolution across multiple stakeholders and organizations.
  • Experience developing executive dashboards, scorecards, business reviews, and performance reports that drive informed decision-making.
  • Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • Experience measuring and reporting vendor performance, customer satisfaction, productivity improvements, and value realization outcomes.
  • Working knowledge of vendor risk management, compliance, audit processes, and IT service management practices (ITIL preferred).
  • Self-motivated, results oriented leader with strong analytical skills, sound judgment and a commitment to delivering outcomes
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and geographical regions while fostering a culture of partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement.


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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