PepsiCo China

In 2022, PepsiCo China Procurement team faced barrage of challenges due to China's strict lockdown measures to deliver elevated productivity, guarantee an uninterrupted supply chain, and ensure employee satisfaction.

Packaging is a significant spend category for PepsiCo China. Notwithstanding these challenges, the team developed new innovative methods and best practices, driving value engineering through specification optimization and pursuing a global program called ‘Project Gold.’ They increased competition through new players, e-auction, and digital category strategy tools. Through perseverance and significant cross functional engagement, the team delivered higher than planned productivity, 157% vs. target, and also established a strong productivity pipeline.