Overview The Global Procurement Resin Technical team supports the technical qualification and commercialization of existing and new PET and polyolefin plastic resins, including colorants and additives used in plastic bottles and closures. This role drives technical and commercial engagements across the supply chain, including resin, colorant, additive suppliers, bottle converters, and internal functions to assure supply, deliver productivity, and support PepsiCo’s pep+ sustainability agenda. Responsibilities Lead Administrator for Quick Base, global system for all qualified global bottle and closure materials Interpret PET & polyolefin resin, additive, and colorant specifications Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand PET & polyolefin resin, additive and colorant requirements, and to identify/develop processes to improve costs for the PepsiCo system Develop and establish core competency in resin & additives to streamline future qualifications and reduce system complexities Lead efforts to incorporate functional resin, colorant, and additives which can improve bottle manufacturing efficiencies Improve and formalize PET & polyolefin resin, colorants, & additive approval process across PepsiCo global systems Lead PepsiCo in achieving its rPET incorporation targets by leading highly-technical qualifications, as well as develop industry participants in an effort to increase the percent incorporation per PepsiCo’s sustainability initiatives for global sectors Create processes to communicate updates to divisions and commercial leads proactively Setup and implement streamlined qualification protocol for rPET to enable increasing global rPET incorporation from current rates, specifically targeting global markets (ex. NA, EU) Lead quarterly technical review meetings with technical, commercial and other cross-functional teams Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $76,900 - $128,700. 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 5% 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 3+ year experience in in rigids/packaging procurement or packaging R&D with emphasis on strong technical experience Comprehensive knowledge of resin/additives/plastics preferred Undergraduate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance and/or Business required. Strong influencing and negotiations skills Strong analytical skills, with thought leadership that drives strategy setting and execution Strong knowledge of strategic and tactical project management concepts, methodologies, tools, standards, and procedures Strong alignment skills with the ability to communicate vision and gain alignment with senior management both internally and externally Strong decision-making, problem solving skills, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manages time efficiently EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement