DescriptionThe Media Manager, Gatorade Planning & Strategy is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies for over $100MM+ of annual media spending across Gatorade business operations.

The position will be directly responsible for planning against multiple media types for Gatorade organization.

The position will serve as single GP leadership contact point responsible for integrating media strategy and execution and will be embedded into division operations for close integration with divisional activities.

Principal AccountabilitiesEstablish a valued working relationship with internal stakeholders and establish Global Procurement as a subject matter expert in the area of media strategy and National TV for GatoradeDevelop and implement comprehensive strategies that continually improve quality, cost, and service across all PepsiCo business operationsDevelop robust, sustainable processes that facilitate procurement best practices across areas of responsibilityLead cross-divisional teams in the successful implementation of strategies and processesCoordinate with regional and global organization structure to maximize achievement of sourcing objectives and strengthen our regional presence globally Evaluate and select agencies, supporting agency initiatives to pitch new work or review current agency rosterLead negotiations, support statement of work development, and analyze/evaluate staffing plans to optimize agency engagementsManage agency performance against key metrics to drive continuous improvement and ensure knowledge transfer of supplier across individual engagementsEnsure use of PepsiCo's policies as well as terms and conditions to ensure best in class economics and minimized riskResearch and implement industry best practicesGrow M/WBE spending within the A&M category and develop new minority/women suppliersDirectionDirection and leadership is provided by the Group Manager, Media Planning & StrategyDimensionsApproximately $100MM+ of spendingInternal stakeholder alignment across Corporate/DivisionsTravel 30-40%, primarily domesticKey Challenges Establish Global Procurement as a valued team member within the PepsiCo divisional marketing functions and collaborate with them to identify and implement strategic sourcing opportunitiesPosition Global Procurement as the owner of all sourcing-related activities with respect to the above referenced categoriesDeliver results that generate strategic advantage and motivate stakeholders to view Global Procurement as a valuable business partnerEffectively leverage industry best practices Identify or design industry alternatives to optimize PepsiCo's positionMaintain a long-term vision, despite daily operational challengesEffectively leverage best procurement practices Continually identify new, innovative methods of driving value to PepsiCoUtilize well honed project management skills and rigor to manage complex business scenarios in a time sensitive environment.

Requirements: Knowledge and Experience RequiredBachelors degree - business, marketing, liberal artsMBA preferredAt least 5 years of sourcing experience, A&M or services sourcing preferredStrong collaboration, communication, and influencing skillsStrong strategic, analytical, and project management skills.

Personal AttributesHigh integrity: won't compromise values to get resultsLeadership: eager to embrace and lead change, ability to manage in an ambiguous environment, consistently works against the right prioritiesFocused on results: perseverant and resilient in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take on new challenges, works to resolve tough issuesStrong communication and interpersonal skills: comfortable and effective communicating (verbal and written) with all stakeholders, displays a positive attitude in the workplaceAnalytical: ability to analyze information to draw conclusions and find actionable solutionsHighly collaborative: works well with others, including Procurement, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver results; keeps others informed to avoid unnecessary surprisesInclusive: treats all people with respect and fairness, open to and respectful of others' opinions and points of viewInnovative: takes initiative to find ways to get better results, seeks and takes advantage of ideas, best practices and solutions developed elsewhereExperienced: demonstrated success in a breadth of prior, challenging experiences

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