Global Buyer - Ingredients (Emulsifiers)

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer is seeking a Global Buyer for Ingredients in Kuala Lumpur. This strategic role involves shaping the sourcing strategy for key ingredients, leading cost optimization initiatives, and ensuring compliance across a complex supply network. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate a dynamic organization. Join a diverse team in a dynamic environment and apply your expertise on a global scale.

Benefits

Dynamic international environment

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within Procurement, ideally with chemicals or ingredients.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across a complex organization.
• High learning speed and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the category strategy for cost improvements and sustainability.
• Contribute to global sourcing strategy and supplier management.
• Identify opportunities for cost and efficiency optimization.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Degree in related field (e.g., chemical engineering or food science)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position snapshot

• Location: Kuala Lupur
• Company: Nestle Global Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract:Permanent

What we offer at Nestle

• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.
• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
• Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
• A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.

Position summary

As a Global Buyer for Ingredients, you will be at the heart of Nestlé’s global supply chain, shaping the sourcing strategy for the ingredients that power some of the world’s most iconic brands. This is not just procurement—it’s a strategic role where your decisions influence millions of products enjoyed in kitchens across the globe.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, you’ll help define and execute category strategies at both regional and global levels. You’ll leverage strategic sourcing experience, analytical mindset, and collaborative approach to deliver value and ensure compliance across a complex, interconnected supply network.

With more than 330 factories and 2,000 brands, Nestlé is the world’s largest FMCG company—and our procurement function is one of the most sophisticated in the industry. This is your opportunity to elevate your career, apply your procurement expertise on a global scale, and make an impact that reaches households everywhere.

Global Procurement at Nestlé

As a strategic partner to our businesses, we drive sustainable growth and unlock long-term value. With over 40 different nationalities based across our three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, we operate on a truly global scale. With a strong focus on innovation and deep commitment to sustainability, we’re shaping the future of procurement. Our diverse teams lead with purpose, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across a broad range of direct and indirect categories. Join us and Be a Force for Good

A day in a life of a Global Buyer – Ingredients (Emulsifiers)

• Contributing to the development and execution the category strategy to deliver value to the business from cost improvements, sustainability activities and ensuring supply.
• Contributing to the global sourcing strategy by implementing the communication and supplier management plan.
• Identifying opportunities for cost and efficiency optimization, and leading global initiatives to enhance value creation.
• Preparing for and supporting negotiation events as approved by the Global Category Leader
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to monitor and drive progress for cost initiatives, source to pay challenges, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Managing day-to-day procurement activities including RFx and contracting processes for your portfolio of ingredients, Markets or business units

What makes you successful

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within Procurement, ideally within chemicals, ingredients or similar raw materials.
• High learning speed and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic, multi-national organization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and analytical thinking abilities are critical
• Experience in chemical engineering or food science, and sustainability projects will be advantageous

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us and work with diverse teams in an agile and dynamic environment! Apply Now!!

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

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