Regional Procurement Manager Road Transport

Nestle; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food and beverage company is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager for Road Transport in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will manage sourcing activities and contribute to the global sourcing strategy. A strong emphasis is placed on delivering competitive advantage through effective supplier management and negotiation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, proven experience in logistics, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is a must, and knowledge of regional languages is beneficial. This position offers an opportunity for impactful career development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion culture

International dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Proven success in delivering competitive advantage in a global environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies in logistics.
• Fluency in English essential; knowledge of regional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities within the Road Transport category.
• Contribute to global sourcing strategy with regional inputs.
• Identify and collaborate with suppliers for procurement.

Skills

Project Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or Engineering

Job description

Position snapshot

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestlé Global Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract: Permanent role

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.

Position summary

As a Regional Procurement Manager for Road Transport, you will be responsible for managing commercial and sourcing activities within the Road Transport category.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the regional category strategy for spends on a regional level - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

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 - Road Transport:

• Contribute to the global sourcing strategy with regional inputs, implementation and communication plan and supplier management plan.
• Communicate sourcing strategy to Business stakeholders and ensure full alignment to secure successful implementation.
• Identify appropriate suppliers for the spend category selected in collaboration with markets and HQ functions.
• Preparing and executing negotiation events - seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers as approved by the Category Procurement managers.
• Preparing and ensuring signature of commercial agreements with carriers following negotiation events results implementation.
• Monitoring market trends impacting the smooth implementation contracts and impacting our TCO (Total cost of ownership)
• Ensure that all the key suppliers within the spend category in charge completely adhere to Nestlé standards (Responsible sourcing, Reverse factoring, SHE certifications).
• Constantly monitor Sustainable Road Transport solutions available on the market and implement them for Nestlé lanes.
• Ensuring compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

Who makes you successful:

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or Engineering.
• Proven success over a sustained period in delivering competitive advantage to the business within a global environment through development and implementation of sourcing strategies in the logistics environment, ideally with experience in Road Transport.
• Ability to successfully lead projects and implement change.
• Strong functional leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization.
• Fluency in English is essential, other regional languages such as Malay, Filipino, etc. is a big plus.

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

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