Technical Data and Specifications Writer (2-year temporary)

Overview

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Pepsi, Doritos and Lipton Ice Tea, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action.

Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

We are looking for a Technical Data and Specifications Writer (2-year temporary) who will work within a team that enables Europe Foods AOP delivery through product launches, facilitating artwork creation, technical data handover to Supply Chain, and execution of the PEP+ and Sustainability Strategy and that collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to manage product specifications (ingredient, formula, finished product, label), safeguard R&D data, and support Technical Brand Stewardship to ensure we make products our consumers know and love.

Responsibilities

Specification Management & Digitization

• Align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio in line with project timelines.

• Collaborate with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to shape innovation project timelines, ensuring key milestones are achievable and met.

• Act as ambassadors for PepsiCo Global Ingredient Standards, ensuring supplier training and compliance for specification completion.

• Coordinate SAP specification approval workflows with PD and TDC to meet project deadlines.

• Collaborate with Commercialisation and PGT teams to facilitate handover of R&D technical data, enabling accurate Supply Chain Bill of Material setup and robust traceability.

• Partner with Adopt & Sustain to publish specification reports for internal stakeholders

Governance and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and raise system and data change requests to ensure regulatory compliance and improve efficiency of business processes.

• Partner with Global TDC and Strategy & Transformation teams for implementation

• Maintain accuracy of technical data and enable R&D Digital Strategy (PLM) through data cleanse and maintenance workstreams such as SLAM

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and improved ways of working across all business partners (PD, TDC, Commercialisation, Global Procurement and Supply Chain)

Stewardship and Compliance

• Ensure PepsiCo products continue to “win with consumers” by maintaining updates, productivity improvements and business continuity changes.

• Support PepsiCo’s delivery of PEP+ and Sustainability strategies by updating product specifications to reflect design changes and ensuring accurate representation in published reports.

• Safeguard operational integrity by managing specification clauses required for British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits, enabling continued product sales through customer compliance.

Qualifications

Technical & Industry Expertise

• Strong attention to detail in data management and accuracy.

• Solid understanding of SAP or proven adaptability to specification systems.

• Ability to interpret and transform raw technical data from PD functions.

• Background in food technology, chemistry, or a related field, with 2–3 years’ experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance/Control, or Regulatory within the food industry (preferred)

Project & Time Management

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines.

• Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving capabilities.

• High learning agility and commitment to continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

• Effective communicator across internal and external R&D functions (L4–L11).

• Experience working in cross-functional, cross-regional, and multicultural teams.

• Previous supplier relationship management experience is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including reports, and emails.