Position Snapshot 

Mission – Temporary Position 

Location: Lisbon (Portugal) 

Company: Nestlé Portugal 

Full-time/Hybrid mode 

Fluent in English 

About us 

Working at Nestlé means you'll join the world's largest food and beverage multinational. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of our consumers, contributing to a healthier future. 

At Nestlé, we are firmly committed to equal opportunities for men and women, as well as to age diversity, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social origin, religion or belief, and disability. 

Position Summary 

For our Nestlé Procurement Team, we are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist Nutrition EUR. This professional will be responsible for understanding, communicating and helping to implement sourcing strategies on a local level (at the market) including new or changing items/services, P2P channel management and of new suppliers.                             

A day in the life of...  

• Provide information and requirements to the Business Partner and Local Business regularly. 
• Collaborate with local business and supply chain to define needs for functional and plant requirements. 
• Conduct data retrieval and analysis on ordering and channels for improvement. 
• Interface with suppliers for development and transitions as directed. 
• Ensure timely provision of procurement financial planning data, including budget and cost impacts. 
• Work with HOP and Business Partners to integrate sourcing into local budgets. 
• Lead sustainability initiatives with suppliers, aligning with regulations. 
• Integrate innovation and cost improvements from suppliers into processes, adhering to Nestlé's Suppliers Code. 
• Support Procurement Ensure Supply processes with risk analysis input. 
• Serve as the main contact for procurement in the market, engaging with internal stakeholders. 

 
What will make you successful  

• Proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for competitive advantage over 2-3 years; 
• Ability to lead projects effectively; 
• Skilled in risk management, analysis, responsible sourcing, and supplier relationship management; 
• Successful negotiation in cross-functional and cross-market teams; 
• Strong understanding of procurement processes; 
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (mandatory), with relevant SAP knowledge; 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; 
• Results-oriented team player with effective planning and prioritization abilities; 
• Strong analytical skills focused on critical thinking and efficiency improvement. 

What we offer  

Here at Nestlé Portugal we care about our Talents and we continuously work to have our teams engaged and our people achieving their best professional performance, without forgetting personal development and work-life balance. Joining us will bring you:  

• Development of expertise  
• Immersion in a culturally diverse team 
• Local and international exposure 
• Flexible working environment 
• Engagement and well-being activities 
• Competitive salary  
• Health Insurance 
• Meal allowance card 
• Make part of the Nestlé Club and get discount in several partners 
• Free coffee (and good coffee) at the office 
• Shop with special discounts for employees 
• Company equipment according to professional needs 
• Medical support available at the office (in Lisbon) 
• E-learning courses and training program to get you where you aim to be 
• Career progression and possibilities for international career