Senior Specialist, Procurement Category Management

Nestle

Procurement Specialist leading strategic packaging category management at Nestlé Health Science. Collaborating cross-functionally and optimizing sourcing strategies for supplier performance and contract negotiations.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base
Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance
Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives
Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with Finance
Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs
Manage supplier performance, including ongoing evaluation and implementation of improvement plans to enhance quality, service, and delivery
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, partnering with supply planning teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity
Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on business priorities and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
Proven experience in procurement category management supporting manufacturing, commercial, and/or corporate functions across various operating models
5+ years of experience with strong subject matter expertise in packaging categories, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, or chemical industries
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation
Hands-on experience developing and onboarding new suppliers and delivering business solutions
Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies and supplier markets
Experience leading change management initiatives and driving continuous improvement
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proven analytical capabilities, including data analysis and process improvement
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement category managementstrategic sourcingsupplier selectioncontract negotiationdata analysisprocess improvementchange managementproject managementsavings trackingmarket research

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationorganizational skillsanalytical capabilitiescommunication skillsleadershipproblem-solvinginnovationsupplier performance managementrisk mitigationcontinuous improvement