Regional Procurement Manager - Warehousing

Nestlé SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regional Procurement Manager for Warehousing in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves defining and implementing category strategies, negotiating beneficial contracts, and managing supplier relationships. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in optimizing logistics and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. With a focus on sustainable growth and responsible sourcing, this position offers genuine opportunities for career development in a dynamic international environment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, making a positive impact in the procurement field.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and personal development

Dynamic international working environment

Modern office locations

Collaborative workspaces

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing for FMCG companies is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills for complex contracts are required.
• Leadership and project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement category strategy using strategic sourcing.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Identify logistics optimization opportunities in markets.

Skills

Sourcing for FMCG companies

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Fluency in English

Flexibility to work across different time zones

Education

University degree in Procurement

Business Administration

Supply Chain

Tools

Strategic Sourcing processes

Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models

Job description

Regional Procurement Manager - Warehousing

Position snapshot :

1. Nestlé Global Procurement Division, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. Permanent role, 100%
3. Travel rate: ~10 %
4. A challenging role with responsibilities and regional scope
5. Genuine opportunities for career development, training and personal development.
6. Attractive and dynamic international working environment.
7. Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces.

Position summary:

In order to implement and drive the success of our procurement model and to complete the team of Warehousing category, we are looking for a highly competent Regional Procurement Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, you will be responsible for defining, implementing the category strategy for the 3PL Warehousing category on a regional 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 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 Regional Procurement Manager for Warehousing:

1. Define and implement the category strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools, and policies.
2. Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
3. Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
4. Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning.
5. In partnership with logistics function lead the planning and regular performance review of key vendors, contract SLA reviews.
6. Identify and implement logistics optimization opportunities at markets.
7. Ensure compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies, and standards.

What makes you successful:

1. University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, and/or Supply Chain.
2. Solid and well-established years of experience in sourcing for FMCG companies.
3. Ideally experience in 3PL Warehouse Category as procurement or logistics manager.
4. Experience in negotiations for complex long-lasting contracts.
5. Proven Leadership or Project Management skills.
6. Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relation management.
7. Fluency in English, another language will be an asset.
8. An outgoing personality with the ability to cultivate relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
9. Flexibility to work across different time zones.

If your profile matches our needs we will be looking forward to receiving your application in English. Please visit www.nestle.com/jobs and apply in English. #nestradecareer

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