Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst ( Global Procurement Projects)

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive global procurement projects within their dynamic Procurement Performance Acceleration team. This permanent position in Kuala Lumpur offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and involvement in impactful global initiatives while working collaboratively in an international environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, consulting, or project management.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead global strategic projects for spend categories.
• Develop analytical solutions for sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Position Snapshot

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
• Full-time, 100% activity rate, permanent role
• A challenging role with global responsibilities.
• Genuine opportunities for career and personal development.
• Attractive and dynamic international working environment.
• Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces.

Position Summary

As Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst for Global Procurement Projects , you will be an integral part of our international Procurement Performance Acceleration team (PPA). You will play a key role in accelerating global strategic projects within the Procurement function including driving performance and enhancing organizational efficiency on critical global projects. This unique opportunity will expose you to various categories and business areas, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Procurement at Nestlé

As a strategic partner of the business, we help the company to achieve sustainable growth together with responsible sourcing and value creation. Located in three global hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend. For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.

A day in a life of a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Global Procurement Projects)

Project Management:

• Co-lead global strategic projects for spend categories (raw materials, packaging, technical, or services) or business units across Nestlé.
• Define project strategies based on category or business unit requirements, deliverables, and governance.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress and deliverables are completed on time.
• Collaborate with category leaders and managers to develop global procurement strategies.

Analytics:

• Develop analytical solutions to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements, cost efficiency and supply assurance.
• Proactively seek innovative solutions to support stakeholders in developing robust sourcing strategies by leveraging data-driven insights.
• Support the implementation of business solutions and measure their impact on the organization.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Cultivate relationships and establish governance structures with stakeholders to plan and achieve common project objectives.
• Effectively communicate project updates to all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Foster collaboration with team members across our three procurement hubs in Malaysia, Panama, and Switzerland.
• Build a comprehensive stakeholder network to expedite project execution and advance your career.

What Makes You Successful?

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement (category management preferred), consulting, business analytics, or project management.
• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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