Procurement Controller

5G-Starlink Pte.; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé invites applications for a Procurement Controller to join the Group Procurement Controlling team responsible for Direct Materials. You will support the global sourcing strategy to deliver sustainable and competitive cost advantages to the businesses.

In a dynamic, international environment, you will lead reporting, analyze costs, and collaborate with Market/Business Procurement Controllers to address queries and drive value.

Qualifications

• University degree preferably in Business Administration or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in Finance preferably in Costing and/or Operations Controlling.
• Prior experience in agri-commodities trading is a plus.
• Ability to work in a network organization including Business units and regional management.
• Attention to detail and ability to summarize information from large datasets.
• High level of proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications – Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Proactively influence and facilitate strategy formulation and communication of the concerned spend category.
• Lead the reporting process by providing end-to-end visibility on costs through analysis and benchmarking.
• Review and validate proposed savings initiatives with project owners.
• Assess risks and opportunities and engage in scenario planning.
• Provide functional support to Market/Business Procurement Controllers as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nestrade (www.nestrade.com) supports Nestlé operating companies in their quest to delight the consumers, by providing them with integrated trading solutions in a professional & cost effective manner while offering a platform for business development.

Our passionate multicultural team is focused on delivering first class services in procurement, import/export, logistics and financial services. We offer a dynamic working environment that provides opportunities to develop and grow your career within the Nestlé Group.

As a Procurement Controller, you will be part of the Group Procurement Controlling team responsible for Direct Materials (i.e. Commodities, Ingredients and Packaging). You will support Nestlé Global Category Lead for the concerned spend category as a trusted Co-Pilot on business targets as well as in the development and implementation of the global sourcing strategy to deliver sustainable and competitive cost advantage to the businesses.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Dont miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Procurement Controller

• Proactively influence and facilitate strategy formulation and communication of the concerned spend category
• Lead the reporting process for the concerned spend category by providing end-to-end visibility on costs through relevant analysis and benchmarking as well as challenging Total Cost of Ownership assumptions
• Review and validate proposed savings initiatives along with project owners
• Critically assess risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis and engage in scenario planning
• Provide functional support to Market / Business Procurement Controllers in case of queries
  

What will make you successful

• University degree preferably in Business Administration or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in Finance preferably in Costing and/or Operations Controlling
• Prior experience in agri-commodities trading a plus
• Ability to work in a network organization including Business units, NiM counterparts, Zone/Regional/Corporate Management
• Attention to detail and ability to extract and summarize information quickly when faced with large datasets
• High level of proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications - in particular Excel & PowerPoint