Procurement Manager - Flexible and Paper-Based Packaging

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nestlé Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Manager – Flexible and Paper-Based Packaging to define and implement category strategies that create value, strengthen supply resilience, and advance sustainable packaging across markets globally. The role collaborates with category leaders, suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive innovation, sustainability, and value creation at scale.

You will lead packaging category strategies, conduct market analysis and risk assessment, and build total cost

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work model: Hybrid / Full time

Contract type / duration: Permanent

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

As a Procurement Manager – Flexible and Paper-Based Packaging at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to define and implement category strategies that create value, strengthen supply resilience, and advance sustainable packaging across markets in Africa, Oceania, and Asia. 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 category leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across Nestlé businesses. 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 Procurement Manager – Flexible and Paper-Based Packaging

• Leading flexible and paper-based packaging category strategies that deliver value, resilience, and continuity across regional and global markets.
• Driving market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and risk assessment to support competitive sourcing decisions.
• Building total cost ownership models that uncover improvement opportunities and support long-term value creation.
• Negotiating global agreements and strengthening strategic supplier partnerships to enhance commercial performance.
• Partnering with stakeholders across Nestlé businesses to align priorities, unlock synergies, and deliver shared targets.
• Contributing to sustainable packaging progress by embedding responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments into procurement decisions.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bringing strong category management knowledge in packaging materials, with exposure to flexible, paper-based, or corrugated packaging.
• Applying strategic sourcing, supplier management, and responsible sourcing practices in regional or global environments.
• Using market intelligence, negotiation, and risk management skills to influence decisions and strengthen business outcomes.
• Collaborating confidently with diverse internal and external stakeholders across a complex global organization.
• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are valued.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.
• Communicating fluently in English and Mandarin Chinese.

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 an 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.

All candidates whose skills most closely align with the role’s requirements will be considered. Please discuss your application with your HR Business Partner and line manager before applying.