Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead

Nestlé SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage company seeks a Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead. This role involves leading strategic projects across various categories and geographies, managing a team, and driving sustainable growth. The ideal candidate has solid procurement experience, excellent project management skills, and strong communication abilities. Join us in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects for all spend categories.
• Manage a team and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Procurement management

Project management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Job description

Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead

Position snapshot

• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract:Permanent

What we offer at Nestlé

• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
• Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
• A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.

Position summary

As a Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead, you will be part of an international team, acting on Global strategic projects for the Procurement function. In this high-impact role, you’ll define the direction, objectives, and relevant success metrics, ensuring a seamless roadmap from strategy to implementation. With your expertise and influence, you will unlock business value, create competitive advantage, and lead transformation on a global scale.

As a strategic partner to our businesses, we drive sustainable growth and unlock long-term value. With over 40 different nationalities based across our three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, we operate on a truly global scale. With a strong focus on innovation and deep commitment to sustainability, we’re shaping the future of procurement. Our diverse teams lead with purpose, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across a broad range of direct and indirect categories. Join us and Be a Force for Good.

A day in a life of a Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead

• Lead strategic projects for all spend categories (Direct materials, Services and Indirect materials), across all geographical zones and with all Nestlé Business Units.
• Manage a team of 1-4 direct reports and partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, set priorities, and deliver projects on time.
• Shape global procurement strategies alongside category leaders.
• Generate insights that drive cost efficiency, secure supply and meet sustainability goals.
• Challenge assumptions through benchmarking and propose innovative sourcing solutions.
• Support rollout of new processes and tools and evaluate their impact.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate confidently to senior management.
• Collaborate with procurement teams across Malaysia, Panama, and Switzerland to ensure global alignment.

What makes you successful:

• Solid experience in procurement (category management), supply Chain, consulting, business analytics.
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven experience operating across multiple countries and regions in leadership roles, including managing virtual teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence internal stakeholders across multiple geographies and business units.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex models and envision future digital solutions.
• Curiosity and a passion for ongoing learning and growth throughout your career
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

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

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.