PPA Project Manager - Procurement Performance Acceleration expert

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

Job summary

A global procurement organization seeks a Procurement Performance Acceleration expert in Kuala Lumpur to lead procurement strategies and manage stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in directing strategic projects across multiple regions and possesses excellent communication skills. Join an empowering and innovative team focused on sustainable value creation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in leading strategic projects.
• Experience operating across multiple countries/regions.
• Good management under pressure and multiple targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement solutions to drive functional strategy.
• Gather requirements and deploy processes aligned to strategy.
• Monitor compliance and implementation of processes.

Skills

Business performance improvement

Leadership in a complex environment

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Job description

Position snapshot

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Company: Nestrade Procurement Division

Employment: Full-time, 100% activity rate, permanent role

Position summary

Procurement Performance Acceleration expert (PPA Project Manager) / specialist in the creation and deployment of world class solutions required to drive the Strategy of the functional stream in the Procurement organization.

Gather stakeholder’s requirements, manage expectations & planning, design & document processes & ways of working, plan & follow up related costs, organize tool development with IT & PMO, ensure training & tool master data are done according to policies & targets. Serve as the go-to person for escalation in case of disruption. Where matters, manage the NBS team in charge of tool sustain activities, and report project progress to PPALT for PLT & FC Operations information or decisions making if required.

Procurement at Nestlé

As a strategic partner of the business, we help the company to achieve sustainable growth together with responsible sourcing and value creation. Located in three global hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for 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 the life of a Procurement Performance Acceleration expert (PPA Project Manager)

• Lead Procurement solutions that are required to drive the Strategy of the Functional Stream in alignment to the Procurement Vision
• Gather stakeholder’s requirements, manage expectations & deploy processes & solutions aligned to the Strategy of the Functional Stream and to the Procurement Vision
• Define and monitor the appropriate measures to follow up and ensure compliance in its area of influence, and the implementation and sustainability of defined processes & solutions in the Procurement organizations at market and above
• Contribute to the development of procurement initiatives by bringing ideas, feedback, and requirements from own area(s) of responsibility
• Identify and engage relevant external parties to provide external and future insights on Procurement / Functional Stream relevant topics
• Drive appropriate key partnerships within and outside of the Procurement function

What makes you successful

• Over a sustained period (5-7 years) has demonstrated strong success in increasing business performance by leading the development and deployment of strategic projects in complex environment
• Solid experience working and operating across multiple countries and / or regions in leadership positions
• Has successfully led virtual teams / project teams in complex environments across multiple countries / regions
• Excellent communication skills & good management of pressure & multiple targets management
• Fluent in English, Spanish level necessary to live if in Panama

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

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