Assistant Procurement Manager

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid work possibilities

Paid holidays beyond legal

Learning and development opportunities

Performance based bonus

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Global Procurement seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager for packaging sustainability. You will support sustainability projects, supplier collaborations and category sourcing across globals, driving decarbonisation and responsible sourcing.

You will work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment, using data and presentation skills to influence decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bringing procurement, supply chain, logistics, business or engineering knowledge to support sustainable packaging priorities.
• Applying sustainability and direct materials understanding to connect supplier actions with business and environmental goals.
• Using data, reporting tools and presentation skills to track progress, forecast outcomes and communicate clear recommendations.
• Collaborating confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders in a complex, international environment.
• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability projects and sourcing activities for packaging used by Nestlé worldwide.
• Collaborate with procurement managers, suppliers and stakeholders across categories.
• Track sustainability project progress and milestones with suppliers to achieve environmental and financial outcomes.
• Deliver supplier insights to enable better decisions on environmental and sustainable sourcing topics.
• Contribute to packaging sustainability training materials to turn ambition into action.
• Build procurement category management capabilities while supporting sourcing activities and data-driven decisions.

Skills

procurement

sustainability

packaging

data analysis

English fluency

stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work model: Hybrid / Full time 100%

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter

As an Assistant Procurement Manager at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to support sustainability projects and sourcing activities for packaging used by Nestlé worldwide. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. You'll make a difference by collaborating closely with procurement managers, suppliers and stakeholders across categories. This is your chance to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across diverse categories.

How you'll make an impact as an Assistant Procurement Manager - Packaging

• Tracking sustainability project progress and milestones with suppliers to support measurable environmental and financial outcomes.
• Supporting the execution of sustainability strategies that help reduce emissions, protect forests and advance responsible sourcing.
• Driving capability building across packaging teams to strengthen knowledge on decarbonisation, deforestation and virgin plastic reduction.
• Delivering supplier insights and information that enable better decisions on environmental and sustainable sourcing topics.
• Contributing to packaging sustainability training materials that help teams turn ambition into practical action.
• Building procurement category management capabilities while supporting sourcing activities, project delivery and data-driven decisions.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bringing procurement, supply chain, logistics, business or engineering knowledge to support sustainable packaging priorities.
• Applying sustainability and direct materials understanding to connect supplier actions with business and environmental goals.
• Using data, reporting tools and presentation skills to track progress, forecast outcomes and communicate clear recommendations.
• Collaborating confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders in a complex, international environment.
• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé Global Procurement, we place people at the heart of everything we do

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office‑based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Health insurance and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What To Expect From Our Hiring Process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.