Position Snapshot

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Company: Nestlé
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contact: Permanent contract
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits 
Travel rate: around 5% 

Position Summary

In order to implement and drive the success of our procurement model and to complete the team of Global Transport category, we are looking for a highly competent Junior Buyer - Ocean Freight based in Kuala Lumpur.  
Reporting directly to the Regional Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for implementing the category strategy for the Ocean Freight, Pricing desk Management and Tender Analytical on a regional/global level utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

As strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieving sustainable growth and we ensure responsibly sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend. For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.

A day in the life of Junior Buyer - Ocean Freight

•    Execute Ocean pricing requests in GT Nexus / Cargoo or manually if required
•    In case of issues and escalations, support markets operationally to ensure supply
•    Calculate Cost Improvement according to OPEX Mandatory Standards for Ocean Freight 
•    Update Standard Routines related to the pricing desk when required
•    Apply process improvement.
•    Tender Analytics: Support the team when needed, Tender preparation, Performing Tender Analysis and support the GLP team
•    Implement the category strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies on assigned markets
•    Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
•    Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.   
•    Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning.
•    In partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners.
•    Identify and implement logistics optimization opportunities at markets. 
•    Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards 
 

What will make you successful

•    University degree in Procurement, Business Administration and/or Supply Chain
•    Over a sustained period (3 years) has demonstrated success in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for different logistics categories
•    Good knowledge of trading terms (Incoterms)
•    In depth-understanding in pricing models for Ocean transport 
•    High learning speed and agility to navigate in ambiguity
•    Ability to successfully lead projects and implement change in multicultural environment at different levels of organization 
•    Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management
•    Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization
•    Experience in negotiations
•    Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations
•    Fluency in English, another language will be an asset
•    An outgoing personality with the ability to cultivate relationship with suppliers and stakeholders
•    Experience managing or procuring logistics services 
•    Flexibility to work across different time zones