Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

As the Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist, you will manage relationships across direct spend categories, serving as a key liaison between procurement, category management (both in-market and above-market), and business stakeholders. You will play a critical role in optimizing sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance management.

You will leverage global and local sourcing strategies, adapting them to meet evolving business needs. As a trusted partner, you will contribute to the development and execution of category strategies, identify value creation opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives that drive business impact.

This role also focuses on proactively identifying and resolving supply risks, operational gaps, and scope-of-work challenges across business, supplier, and factory environments, ensuring continuity and effective execution.

You will actively engage in cross-functional innovation and ideation efforts, communicating improvement opportunities, market trends, sourcing constraints, and risk mitigation strategies tied to key projects.

Additionally, you will serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for Oscar projects and support KPI tracking and reporting for monthly MORs, helping to strengthen overall procurement performance and strategic outcomes.

Important Note:

This position is remote.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide the focus support of manufacturing.
Act as Single Point of Contact for factory escalations and drive sustainable resolutions.
Own OSCAR projects to drive savings, ensure supply and compliance objectives.
Monitor business goals and help periodically reassess the targets.
Ensure information flow between the factory teams & Procurement to effectively deliver against business/function strategies.
Seek proactive feedback regarding and enable focus on high value returns.
Understand business requirements and challenges; including priorities, must win battles and key value drivers. Transmit this understanding to the category management teams at NIM and Nestrade at the appropriate level so the category sourcing strategies and priorities are defined accordingly.
Lead Monthly Category Reviews as required.
Represent the Above Market and At Market Procurement Team in Ideas and stakeholders/business requirements as assigned.
Confirm Business objectives, challenges, projects, requirements and expectations are shared with the Category Management Team to help shape strategic planning.
Provide Support to Stakeholders, including but not limited to Supply Chain, CTAG, Quality and Finance.
Act as the Single Point of Contact for assigned Categories.
Provide insight into Nestle Pricing and Opportunities to increase overall profitability.
Assist in developing strategy for critical items for assigned facilities as required.
Identify local ensure supply risks and develop sustainable mitigation strategies.
Play an active role in our sourcing strategies and Business Continuity Planning through the participation of key meetings, by ensuring right stakeholder engagement and through interactions with local suppliers, category managers where needed.
Identify and ensure implementation of projects to decrease risk of out of stock inventory.
Represent projects through the PMP.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Master’s degree preferred
CPM certification is a plus
5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, purchasing, or materials management
3+ years of supply chain and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and I-Nexus preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Skills & Competencies:

Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and present insights clearly
Capable of researching and interpreting market, industry, and supplier information
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage complex vendor relationships
Demonstrated process improvement mindset with the ability to build and enhance workflows
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop and expand professional networks

The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 404269

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

As the Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist, you will manage relationships across direct spend categories, serving as a key liaison between procurement, category management (both in-market and above-market), and business stakeholders. You will play a critical role in optimizing sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance management.

You will leverage global and local sourcing strategies, adapting them to meet evolving business needs. As a trusted partner, you will contribute to the development and execution of category strategies, identify value creation opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives that drive business impact.

This role also focuses on proactively identifying and resolving supply risks, operational gaps, and scope-of-work challenges across business, supplier, and factory environments, ensuring continuity and effective execution.

You will actively engage in cross-functional innovation and ideation efforts, communicating improvement opportunities, market trends, sourcing constraints, and risk mitigation strategies tied to key projects.

Additionally, you will serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for Oscar projects and support KPI tracking and reporting for monthly MORs, helping to strengthen overall procurement performance and strategic outcomes.

Important Note:

This position is remote.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide the focus support of manufacturing.
Act as Single Point of Contact for factory escalations and drive sustainable resolutions.
Own OSCAR projects to drive savings, ensure supply and compliance objectives.
Monitor business goals and help periodically reassess the targets.
Ensure information flow between the factory teams & Procurement to effectively deliver against business/function strategies.
Seek proactive feedback regarding and enable focus on high value returns.
Understand business requirements and challenges; including priorities, must win battles and key value drivers. Transmit this understanding to the category management teams at NIM and Nestrade at the appropriate level so the category sourcing strategies and priorities are defined accordingly.
Lead Monthly Category Reviews as required.
Represent the Above Market and At Market Procurement Team in Ideas and stakeholders/business requirements as assigned.
Confirm Business objectives, challenges, projects, requirements and expectations are shared with the Category Management Team to help shape strategic planning.
Provide Support to Stakeholders, including but not limited to Supply Chain, CTAG, Quality and Finance.
Act as the Single Point of Contact for assigned Categories.
Provide insight into Nestle Pricing and Opportunities to increase overall profitability.
Assist in developing strategy for critical items for assigned facilities as required.
Identify local ensure supply risks and develop sustainable mitigation strategies.
Play an active role in our sourcing strategies and Business Continuity Planning through the participation of key meetings, by ensuring right stakeholder engagement and through interactions with local suppliers, category managers where needed.
Identify and ensure implementation of projects to decrease risk of out of stock inventory.
Represent projects through the PMP.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Master’s degree preferred
CPM certification is a plus
5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, purchasing, or materials management
3+ years of supply chain and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and I-Nexus preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Skills & Competencies:

Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and present insights clearly
Capable of researching and interpreting market, industry, and supplier information
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage complex vendor relationships
Demonstrated process improvement mindset with the ability to build and enhance workflows
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop and expand professional networks

The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 404269

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