Global Procurement Manager - Processing Equipment [Malaysia]

 

Position Snapshot

• Nestrade Procurement Division, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Permanent contract, 100%
• Travel rate: around 10%
• A challenging strategic role with global scope and responsibilities.
• Genuine opportunities for career development, training, and personal development.
• Attractive and dynamic international working environment.
• Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces.
• Competitive benefits such as Relocation arrangements and Private Pension found

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Position Summary:

We are currently looking for a highly competent Global Procurement Manager based in our Global Procurement HUB in Kuala Lumpur MY, responsible for supporting the global commercial and strategic sourcing activity of the Processing Equipment category (Coffee, Confectionery and Food Categories) for the Nestlé manufacturing operations worldwide.
Reporting directly to the Global Category Manager for Processing Equipment, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the category strategy for the CAPEX and OPEX technical spend in scope on a global level by using strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies, as well as working closely with the global Nestle Technical Competence Centers and R&D functions to drive the implementation of the category strategy, support innovation and drive standardization processes.

Procurement at Nestlé:

As strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieving sustainable growth and we ensure responsibly sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement and sourcing for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, including CAPEX, and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend on key initiatives. For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.

A Day in the Life of a Global Procurement Manager – Processing Equipment:

• Support the Global Category Manager in defining the category strategy for the spend scope on a global level, and implement it by using Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies and by working closely with the business and technical stakeholders.
• Take the lead on sourcing projects for capital investments in the Coffee, Food and Confectionery processing equipment categories, and drive Total Delivered Cost (TDC) reduction, as well as identify and mitigate risks to ensure supply.
• Manage the relationship with various global, regional and local stakeholders to integrate the spend category strategy.
• Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities and implement them. Create a competitive environment for Nestlé’s scale.
• Build on synergies between the various Nestle factories’ needs, directing all the potential efforts to obtain the best opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Introduce / develop new suppliers in close cooperation with the validating technical stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
• Manage and lead supplier relations with key strategic suppliers under the category’s scope.
• Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies, and standards.

What will make you successful:

• 5-10 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management and strategic procurement, ideally with a regional or global scope.
• Strong flexibility and mental agility to work in a cross-functional and multicultural environment in a highly complex global organization.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, and externally with suppliers worldwide.
• Demonstrate successful use of effective category sourcing, TCO modelling, risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Previous exposure to manufacturing/ engineering / machinery procurement will be an asset.
• People oriented and collaborative ways of working.
• University degree in either Engineering, Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance.
• High fluency in English, other languages will be an asset.

If your profile matches our needs, we will be looking forward to receiving your application in English. Please visit www.nestle.com/jobs and apply in English.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

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