Global Procurement Manager- Coffee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 weeks ago

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Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
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Type of contract: Permanent

Position summary

We are currently looking for a highly competent Global Procurement Manager based in Malaysia, who will manage a significant part of the commercial and sourcing activity for Coffee used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, your main responsibility will be to define and implement the category strategy on a global level utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

Procurement at Nestlé

As strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieve 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 for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services.

We also support markets with managing local spend.

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 a life of a Global Procurement Manager - Coffee

Contributing to the global sourcing strategy whilst implementing a strong communication and supplier management plan.
Negotiating contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
Managing the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and planning.
Planning and leading regular Business and SLA reviews with suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.
Be able to manage innovation with suppliers and/or integrate their innovation into our organization.
Identify opportunities and lead regional/global leverage and synergy projects for cost and efficiency optimization.

What makes you successful

University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procuring or trading Coffee
Ideally experience in several market regions (Asian, American and European).
Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated experience in optimizing portfolio via continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across a complex organization.
Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
Knowledge of the futures commodity market is welcome.
Fluency in English, another language will be an asset.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference.

We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.

We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people's lives that we touch every single day.