Regional Procurement Manager – Beverage Cartons

Nestle

Regional Procurement Manager at Nestlé responsible for sourcing Beverage Cartons globally. Engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to optimize costs and ensure sustainability.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Contribute to the Sustainability Commitments of the Group.
Create and execute the sourcing strategies for the Category in scope whilst interacting with relevant Business Partners and Stakeholders.
Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies, and standards.
Assure synergies between various Nestle sites, directing all potential efforts to obtain best opportunities for cost optimization and fulfill company targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain and/or Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management and strategic procurement for different spend categories in packaging, ideally gained in beverage cartons.
Proven track record in working in different teams in complex organizations and developing key talents and people.
Experience in leading sustainability projects within the Procurement function (e.g. Carbon reduction, virgin plastic reduction, etc.)
Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relation management.
Able to manage complex sourcing project including multi-cultural aspects.
Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
Fluency in English is a must.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home.
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Total Cost Ownership (TCO) modelssourcing strategiessupplier managementstrategic procurementrisk managementresponsible sourcingsustainability projectscontract negotiationcost optimizationcompliance

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadershipteam collaborationcommunicationstakeholder engagementpeople developmentcultural awarenessstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiation