Assistant Manager – Finance

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Finance

Company: PepsiCo India

Location: Oral, West Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan

Work Type: Full-time | On-site | Contract

Job Summary

This role supports Supply Chain Finance as part of the Contract Administration Team. The Assistant Manager will enable procurement operations by managing vendor contracts, processing purchase orders, handling pricing discrepancies, and supporting cross-functional collaboration across plants, procurement, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Procurement Management

• Create and manage contracts for packaging materials and ingredients
• Facilitate procurement for plants, co-packers, and distribution centers
• Support material requests and populate financial attributes (standard price, freight, etc.)
• Set up vendors and manage updates in the system
• Handle price-blocked invoices and resolve discrepancies to ensure smooth plant operations
• Generate miscellaneous purchase orders related to direct material costs

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with BU managers for accurate production material master data
• Communicate timely price changes from Global Procurement
• Ensure sourcing options support launch timelines and budgets
• Maintain compliance while addressing plant needs

Stakeholder Interaction

• Engage with teams including Strategic Supply Management, Finance Purchasing, Data Maintenance, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Payables, and Project Managers

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver ad hoc reports for Global Procurement and Finance stakeholders
• Support supply chain finance initiatives with data insights

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in payables, vendor management, or procurement
• Experience in contract management and working knowledge of SAP
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Effective communication skills in English
• Independent, proactive, and team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability