Procurement Project Specialist - Strategy and Transformation

Nestle; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Global Procurement in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Project Specialist to drive strategic procurement initiatives and deliver measurable value across global categories. You will partner with category leaders, procurement managers, and senior stakeholders to accelerate delivery and ensure responsible sourcing.

Based in Malaysia with a hybrid work model, you will coordinate across our hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia to strengthen governance, craft sourcing strategies, and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, analytics, or project management.
• Ability to define priorities, manage timelines, and deliver results through others.
• Using data to drive practical recommendations and business impact.
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, influencing decisions across levels and cultures.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic procurement projects that deliver value across global categories and business areas.
• Driving project governance, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time outcomes.
• Building data-driven insights to identify opportunities for sustainability, cost efficiency, and supply assurance.
• Collaborating with category teams to shape sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Communicating clear project updates to senior stakeholders to support faster decisions.
• Strengthening cross-country collaboration (Malaysia, Panama, Switzerland) to accelerate delivery and expand the global network.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Business analytics

Consulting

Project management

Analytical tools

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work model: Hybrid / Full time 100%

Contract type / duration: Permanent

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

As a Procurement Project Specialist at Nestlé Global Procurement , your mission is to drive strategic procurement projects that improve performance, strengthen efficiency, and create sustainable value across global categories and business areas. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with category leaders, procurement managers, senior stakeholders, and teams across our global hubs. 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 Project Specialist

• Leading strategic procurement projects that deliver measurable value across global categories and business areas.


• Driving project governance, timelines, and deliverables so stakeholders stay aligned and outcomes are achieved on time.


• Building data-driven insights that identify opportunities for sustainability, cost efficiency, and supply assurance.


• Collaborating with category teams to shape sourcing strategies that support business priorities and responsible supply.


• Communicating clear project updates to senior stakeholders to support faster decisions and stronger execution.


• Strengthening collaboration across Malaysia, Panama, and Switzerland to accelerate delivery and expand your global network.

What will make you successful

• Bringing procurement, sourcing, business analytics, consulting, or project management knowledge to solve complex business challenges.


• Applying structured project management skills to define priorities, manage timelines, and deliver results through others.


• Using analytical tools and digital solutions to turn data into practical recommendations and business impact.


• Collaborating confidently with diverse stakeholders, influencing decisions, and communicating clearly across levels and cultures.


• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are an asset.


• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

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.

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?