Procurement Specialist

Nestlé; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Procurement Specialist to join their team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to optimize sourcing strategies for Raw & Pack materials. You will engage in supplier performance management and contribute to innovation projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts. The company values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. If you are results-oriented with strong communication skills, this position could be your next career step.

Benefits

8% Annual Bonus

Pension

12 Flexible Days

2 Volunteering Days

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Nestlé operations or procurement processes is advantageous.
• Project leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Align sourcing plans with budgets and forecasts.
• Manage supplier performance and contracts.

Skills

Effective Communication

Resilience

Results Focus

Influencing Skills

Numeracy

Tenacity

Tools

SAP

Globe

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Flexible – based at Dalston Factory, Tutbury Factory, Gatwick, or York Offices

Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience + 8% annual bonus + pension + 12 flexible days + 2 volunteering days + other benefits

Championing diversity and inclusion is vital; embracing different perspectives fosters creativity and growth.

At Nestlé, we support flexible working arrangements and are open to part-time options for this role.

Position Summary

Join our Procurement team as a Procurement Specialist, collaborating with the Beverages Business Partnering team. This role offers interaction across all levels, with opportunities to influence and engage cross-functionally, working with external suppliers and contributing to zone projects including process optimization.

A day in the life of a Procurement Specialist

You will understand, communicate, and implement sourcing strategies for Raw & Pack materials, onboarding new suppliers locally. Responsibilities include data gathering, conveying local requirements, and liaising with stakeholders to execute strategies.

Key responsibilities include

• Align sourcing plans with budgets and forecasts
• Provide insights on emerging needs and trends
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, data, and participate in project meetings
• Engage with suppliers for development and new opportunities
• Contribute to innovation projects and value creation
• Coordinate between Supply Chain and sourcing teams for risk mitigation

What Will Make You Successful

Knowledge of Nestlé operations or procurement processes is advantageous. Essential attributes include effective communication, resilience, results focus, influencing skills, numeracy, and tenacity.

Additional Skills/attributes That Would Be Of Advantage

• Project leadership experience
• Risk Management understanding
• SAP/Globe proficiency
• Financial awareness

What You Need To Know

We offer competitive salary and benefits, bonus, flexible working, holiday entitlement, pension, and growth opportunities. The closing date is 21/05/2025. Apply promptly as applications are reviewed on receipt.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and members of the LGBT+ community. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during the application process.

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