Global Procurement Manager – IS/IT
Nestle
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia
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About the role
- Define and deliver the global category strategy using strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.
- Drive value creation through total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements, risk mitigation and innovation initiatives.
- Own the global supplier strategy, lead negotiations, and build long-term partnerships to strengthen commercial excellence and operational resilience.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to embed category plans into budgets, forecasts and price planning.
- Ensure compliance with Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.
Requirements
- Proven procurement experience in regional or global category management—ideally in IS/IT (software, hardware, telecoms) or adjacent digital services.
- Experience working in multinational environments with large-scale spend and complex operating models.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
- Strong supplier management capabilities, including negotiation, communication and influencing at senior levels.
- Demonstrated use of risk management and responsible sourcing practices across the supplier lifecycle.
- Track record of driving change in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Fluent English is essential; additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Career growth your way—across brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
- A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
- A dynamic international environment that empowers you to learn, develop and grow.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
procurementcategory managementstrategic sourcingrisk managementsupplier managementnegotiationtotal cost of ownershipchange managementcomplianceresponsible sourcing
Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder managementinfluencingpartnership buildingcross-functional collaborationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitystrategic thinking