Position Snapshot

•    Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  
•    Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
•    Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
•    Type of contract: Permanent employment

What we offer at Nestle

• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
•  A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Position Summary
 
We are currently looking for a highly competent Strategic Buyer who will work closely with the Procurement Managers in managing the commercial and sourcing activity for Packaging used by Nestlé worldwide. 
 
Reporting directly to the Global Category Lead, you will support the definition and the implementation of the category strategy on a regional level and strongly contribute to delivering the Nestlé’s sustainability objectives. In addition, you will have the opportunity to manage your own category spend and grow into additional responsibilities as part of your ongoing development plan.
 
We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context!
 
 
Global Procurement at Nestlé 

As a strategic partner to our businesses, we drive sustainable growth and unlock long-term value. With over 40 different nationalities based across our three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, we operate on a truly global scale. With a strong focus on innovation and deep commitment to sustainability, we’re shaping the future of procurement. 

Our diverse teams lead with purpose, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across a broad range of direct and indirect categories. 

Join us and Be a Force for Good
 

A Day in the Life of a Strategic Buyer - Packaging

• Support Procurement Managers with various activities including data management, forecasting, project support and other tasks.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across multiple levels to monitor and drive progress for cost initiatives, source to pay challenges, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Learn the fundamentals of procurement category management to serve as a backfill when needed in support of the extended packaging team.
• Manage the day-to-day procurement support activities, RFx and contracting process for selected markets or businesses.
• Help to develop and execute the category strategy to deliver value to the business from cost improvements, sustainability activities and ensuring supply.
• Manage less complex/small scale spend (category management).
• Be a force for good, helping to achieve Nestlé’s sustainability goals for Packaging.

What Will Make You Successful

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in these fields, in Procurement of direct materials a plus
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic international environment.
• Intermediate to advanced abilities with Excel and PowerPoint are required. Previous experience with SAP is beneficial.,
• English proficiency is essential. Multi-lingual abilities are advantageous.

 
Don’t miss this opportunity to join us and work with diverse teams in an agile and diverse context!  Apply Now!!

We look forward to receiving your resume in English
 
#NestleCareer #NestradeCareer #beaforceforgood
 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    

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