Assistant Procurement Manager - Warehousing

Nestle; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Extra holidays beyond legal

Learning and development opportunities

Performance bonus

Healthcare + EAP

Pension contribution

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Global Procurement in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager – Warehousing to manage commercial and sourcing activities for warehousing spend on a global scale. You will negotiate with a broad supplier base, verify contract execution, and align with Nestlé's sourcing policies to drive value and sustainable results.

Join a diverse, multinational team across Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, and contribute to category strategies while ensuring compliant procurement processes

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in procurement or logistics.
• Experience implementing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Tender and negotiate contracts with local and international suppliers for warehousing.
• Verify execution of agreements and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to prioritize Nestlé needs and process orders.
• Monitor market trends and Total Cost of Ownership for contracts.
• Support category strategy and identify logistics optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé policies and standards.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or Logistics

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work model: Hybrid / Full time

Contract type / duration: Permanent

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

As an Assistant Procurement Manager – Warehousing at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage commercial and sourcing activities for Warehousing spend in scope at a global level, leveraging strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies to drive value, efficiency and sustainable business results. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. 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 – Warehousing

• Tender and negotiate contracts with a broad portfolio of local and international suppliers in line with strategy.

• Verify appropriate execution of established agreements with preferred suppliers.

• Exchange with Supply Chain and suppliers to ensure Nestlé needs are properly considered, prioritised and processed.

• Monitor market trends impacting the smooth implementation of contracts and our TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

• Contribute to the category strategy definition, utilising Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.

• Identify and implement logistics optimisation opportunities across markets.

• Ensure compliance with Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

What will make you successful

• Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or Logistics, with initial experience in Procurement or Logistics, ideally Warehousing.

• Proven ability to implement sourcing strategies, manage suppliers and deliver competitive advantage.

• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with agility to navigate ambiguity.

• Knowledge of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management, with a strong interest in Logistics.

• Fluency in English, any other languages as asset.

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

• Healthcare 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 a video 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.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?