Thread regarding PepsiCo Inc. (Pepsi) layoffs

Quite right. Some of these individuals appear to have very little understanding of what they are actually discussing. The current Strategic Partner lead has the audacity to dismiss the Platform Leads as a joke, yet seems remarkably incapable of a little self-reflection. Taking someone else’s presentation, making a few cosmetic changes courtesy of Copilot, and passing it off as one’s own is hardly the hallmark of strategic leadership. Rather amusing, really, that those contributing the least appear to enjoy the greatest job security, whilst those doing the actual work are left vulnerable. The irony is quite extraordinary.

Are we talking about Strategic Partner Management, Sourcing or Vendor Management? These are three different groups.

If it is Strategic Partner Management, what exactly makes the role strategic? They call themselves advisors, but they are not defining product roadmaps or making technology decisions. It seems to be more about coordinating meetings, gathering information and sharing updates.

Sourcing is another group where it is not clear what exactly they are sourcing or what value they bring. Even looking at discussions around the SAP negotiation, it raises questions about who is actually doing the work versus coordinating it.

Nothing wrong with coordination roles, but do these activities really justify so many L10 and above positions? What is the measurable business value?

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Our functional unit is like this. Easy responsibilities for some L8-L10 roles. Roles fit to be leveled at L4 and L6-7, respectively, They are young schmoozing females.
It also justifies these higher-level roles??

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