Global Strategic Buyer / Rigid Plastic Packaging (Job Number:  1600096G)

Description: Global Strategic Buyer / Rigid Plastic packaging   “I want a unique opportunity to be part of a global team where I can fulfill my potential and deliver value to the business”   Nestrade Procurement Division, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Undefined period of time)

Who are we?

The Nestlé Group is the World’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company. We have more than 2000 brands with 88.8 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2015. We are a global brand with more than 335,000 employees worldwide, operating in 197 countries. As an employer, Nestlé is extremely committed to growing talents internally and puts a strong focus on employee development.

Procurement at Nestlé:

To ensure that Nestlé achieves its objective of sustainable growth, a new Procurement Division is being created with hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia. They will provide a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. The hubs will also support markets with managing local spend.

In order to implement and drive the success of our new procurement model, we are looking for a highly competent Global Strategic Buyer for the Rigid Plastic category based in Malaysia.

Are you ready to join a high performance team?   Reporting directly to the Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the category strategy for the spend in scope on a global level, utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Define sourcing strategy for your spend, align with business and implement through local Business Partners.
  • 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.
  • Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and mitigate risks.
  • In partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts develop suppliers to bring in Innovation and create competitive gaps.
  • Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

  What is required?

  • University degree.
  • Minimum 5 years in Procurement, strategic sourcing for different spend categories in packaging, ideally gained in the rigid plastics category.
  • Proven track record in working in different teams in complex organizations, multicultural environment.
  • Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
  • Experience in negotiation.
  • Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
  • Fluent in English, another language will be an asset.

  What’s on offer?

  • Global Role with direct responsibility of M50+EURA
  • We offer an attractive and dynamic international working environment
  • Consistent opportunities for training and development

What we are looking for?

Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across complex organizations.

We enhance lives with science-based nutrition and health solutions for all stages of life, helping consumers care for themselves and their families. This reflects our conviction that the people are our most important asset. We make sure our employees feel this every day. If you want to make a difference apply directly in English.

Primary Location : Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur

Job : Purchasing

Organization : Nestle Products Sdn. Bhd.

Schedule : Full-time

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
5 Years
Apply Before:
Dec 22, 2016
Posting Date:
Nov 21, 2016

Nestle S.A

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) · More than 5000 employees - Kuala Lumpur

Nestle S.A

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