Global Procurement Manager - IS/IT

Nestle; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid work possibilities

Paid holidays beyond legal

Learning and development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare contribution

Pension contributions

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is hiring a Global Procurement Manager for IS/IT to own the global procurement category, shape the strategy, and influence investment decisions. You will negotiate with major technology partners, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with business priorities within a hybrid, permanent role.

Successful candidates will bring proven IS/IT category management experience, strong stakeholder skills, and a track record in risk-aware, responsible sourcing

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in regional or global IS/IT (software, hardware, telecoms) or adjacent digital services.
• Experience in multinational environments with large-scale spend and complex operating models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
• Experience in supplier management, negotiation and influencing at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of a global IS/IT procurement category and shape strategy.
• Improve total cost of ownership and bring market innovation into Nestlé.
• Lead global supplier strategy and high-impact negotiations with major technology partners.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

IS/IT procurement

Global supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work model: Hybrid / Full time

Contract type: Permanent

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

How you’ll make an impact as a Global Procurement Manager – IS/IT

• Take end-to-end ownership of a global IS/IT procurement category, shaping and delivering the strategy to influence business outcomes at scale.

• Create measurable enterprise value by improving total cost of ownership, anticipating global supply and technology risks, and bringing innovation from the market into Nestlé.

• Own the global supplier strategy and lead high-impact negotiations with major technology partners, building relationships that strengthen commercial performance, innovation and operational resilience.

• Act as a trusted commercial partner to global IS/IT, procurement and finance leaders, influencing priorities and embedding the category strategy into investment decisions, budgets, forecasts and price planning.

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

What will make you successful

• Proven procurement experience in regional or global category management in IS/IT (software, hardware, telecoms) or adjacent digital services.

• Experience working in multinational environments with large-scale spend and complex operating models.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.

• Strong supplier management capabilities, including negotiation, communication and influencing at senior levels.

• Demonstrated use of risk management and responsible sourcing practices across the supplier lifecycle.

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

• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements

• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career

• Performance based bonus

• Healthcare contribution 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.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

#Nestradecareer #beaforceforgood #nestlecareers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia