Nestle

Regional Procurement Manager – Cereals & Grains

Nestle

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia

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About the role

  • Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate business requirements with long-term strategic category plans and outcomes in line with budgets and operations planning.
  • Define and implement the category sourcing strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.
  • Perform supply & demand 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.
  • Lead the commercial relationship with their strategic suppliers and ensure contract performance.
  • Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

Requirements

  • University degree in, ideally but not limited to, Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain.
  • Solid and well-established experience in sourcing – it will be a plus if within grains or a commodities focused category.
  • Successful track record in handling negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across a complex organization.
  • Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
  • Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
  • Knowledge of SAP is considered highly beneficial.
  • Being highly structured and well organized.
  • Fluency in English. Any other language is a plus.
Benefits
  • Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
  • Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
  • A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
  • A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingrisk managementnegotiationTotal Cost Ownership (TCO) modelssupplier relation managementcomplianceprocurement regulations
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencecollaborationorganizationstructured thinking