Global Procurement Manager- Facilities Management

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food and beverage company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Global Procurement Manager for Facilities Management. In this central role, you will shape the strategic vision for procurement, execute global sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and proven procurement experience in global supply chains, particularly in FMCG. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure effective procurement strategies and compliance with policies, all while promoting sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Well-established experience in procurement, preferably in facilities management.
• Demonstrated success in managing global procurement projects.
• Proficient in English, with other languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute global sourcing for facilities management and security services.
• Negotiate global contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Change management

Global sourcing

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Position snapshot

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestlé Global Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract:Permanent

What we offer at Nestlé:

• 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.
• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.

Position summary

As a Global Procurement Manager – Facilities Management, you will play a central role in shaping and executing the strategic vision of this critical category worldwide. In this high-impact role, you’ll define the direction, objectives, and relevant success metrics, ensuring a seamless roadmap from strategy to implementation. With your expertise and influence, you will unlock business value, create competitive advantage, and lead transformation on a global scale.

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 Procurement Manager for Facilities Management:

• Execute impactful global sourcing for facilities management and security services, including market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and risk assessments to ensure cost efficiency and service continuity.
• Negotiate global contracts, manage strategic supplier relationships, and lead initiatives to enhance commercial excellence and operational resilience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, Workplace Experience) to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Leverage advanced analytics and digital tools to improve spend visibility, optimize supplier performance, and implement agile procurement practices.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, governance standards, and responsible sourcing principles.

What makes you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Well-established and proven experience of procurement experience, within global category management, ideally in facilities management & security services.
• Experience in FMCG or similar industries with complex global supply chains is preferable.
• Demonstrated success in leading regional and global procurement projects.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills including negotiation and influencing.

• The ability to define direction, ambition, and best practices in a global category leadership role.
• Prior experience driving successful change management within complex organizations.
• The ability to influence through collaboration whilst leading initiatives and driving results.
• Experience in multinational environments with large-scale spend and operational complexities.
• Proficient in English; other local languages considered beneficial.

If your profile matches our needs, we look forward to receiving your application in English.

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