Global Procurement Manager - IS/IT

Nestlé S.A.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Paid holidays beyond legal

Learning and development opportunities

Performance bonus

Healthcare contribution

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Global Procurement is seeking a Global Procurement Manager – IS/IT to lead the strategy and execution for global IT software, hardware and telecommunications spend. You will drive value through supplier partnerships, risk management and market-driven innovation while collaborating with IS/IT, procurement and finance stakeholders.

The role requires experience in multinational environments, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to responsible sourcing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Procurement category management

Multinational experience

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Risk management & responsible sourcing

Job description

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

As a Global Procurement Manager – IS/IT at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is lead commercial and sourcing activities for global IT software, hardware and telecommunications spend. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with IS/IT, procurement and finance stakeholders, as well as suppliers.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 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.

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