Regional Procurement Manager - Flexible and Paper Based Packaging

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global procurement division in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Regional Procurement Manager to drive category strategies for flexible packaging. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships while contributing to sustainability initiatives. The role requires strong strategic procurement and communication skills, with fluency in English being critical. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and sustainable growth.

Benefits

Exciting career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusive culture

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic procurement and category management.
• Solid experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for flexible and paper-based packaging.
• Create and implement category strategies for flexible packaging.
• Negotiate global contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve targets.
• Contribute to the achievement of Nestlé’s global Sustainability Commitments.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Job description

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
• Type of contract: Full time, permanent

What we offer at Nestle

• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different categories, regions and businesses.
• 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.
• Join us in shaping a sustainable future, driving innovation in food and beverage packaging .

Position summary

An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to join our Flexible Packaging Category team. Based in Kuala Lumpur and reporting to the Category Lead – Flexible and Paper Based Packaging, you will join a passionate and results focused team, utilizing best in class sourcing processes and tools to achieve business goals.

In this high-impact, strategic role you will be empowered to define and implement category strategies for packaging materials used by Nestle businesses across Africa, Oceania and Asia. You will be a subject matter expert for flexible packaging, providing guidance and market intelligence to cross-functional teams across the globe.

Global Procurement at Nestlé

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 the Life of a Regional Procurement Manager – Flexible and Paper Based Packaging

• Act as a subject matter expert for flexible and paper-based packaging, providing guidance and market intelligence to cross-functional teams.

• Create and implement category strategies for the flexible packaging category (paper and carboard), including market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and risk assessments to ensure cost optimization and service continuity.
• Develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities on a regional and global level.
• Negotiate global contracts, manage strategic supplier relationships, and lead initiatives to enhance commercial excellence and operational resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and assure synergies across various Nestle operations to achieve company targets.
• Contribute to the achievement of Nestlé’s global Sustainability Commitments and help to drive sustainability in packaging.

What will make you successful

• Proven track record in strategic procurement and category management for packaging materials in a multi-national environment. Experience in paper and cardboard procurement is advantageous.
• Solid experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management on a global or regional scale. Demonstrated success in risk management and responsible sourcing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a complex, global organization.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is critical to your success. Multi-lingual abilities are not mandatory but will be highly regarded, Mandarin, Japanese a plus.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us! Apply Now!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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