Strategic Buyer - Packaging

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join their Procurement Division in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing procurement for packaging materials, supporting sustainability goals, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, significant procurement experience, and skills in Excel and PowerPoint. This position offers a dynamic environment with growth opportunities within Nestlé.

Benefits

Flexible work policies

Opportunities for career development

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement support activities and contracting processes.
• Interact with stakeholders for cost initiatives.
• Support the category strategy for packaging.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Procurement Skills

Sustainability Initiatives

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Snapshot

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home.
• Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
• Dynamic international working environment

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a highly competent Strategic Buyer who will work closely with the Procurement Managers in managing the commercial and sourcing activity for Packaging used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Lead, you will support the definition and the implementation of the category strategy on a regional level and strongly contribute to delivering the Nestlé’s sustainability objectives. In addition, you will have the opportunity to manage your own category spend and grow into additional responsibilities as part of your ongoing development plan.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context!

Procurement at Nestlé

As a strategic partner to the business, we help Nestle achieve sustainable growth by ensuring responsibly sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our people provide a range of services, including managing the procurement of raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. We also support Nestle businesses across the world to manage local spend.

For you, this will be the opportunity to become a true strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.

A Day in the Life of a Strategic Buyer - Packaging

• Support the designated Procurement Manager for assigned tasks, including examples such as data management, forecasting, project support and other tasks.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across multiple levels to monitor and drive progress for cost initiatives, source to pay challenges,
• sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Learn the fundamentals of procurement category management to serve as a backfill when needed in support of the extended packaging team.
• Manage the day-to-day procurement support activities, RFx and contracting process for selected markets or businesses.
• Help to develop and execute the category strategy to deliver value to the business from cost improvements, sustainability activities and ensuring supply.
• Manage less complex/small scale spend (category management).
• Be a force for good, helping to achieve Nestlé’s sustainability goals for Packaging.

What will make you successful

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain and/or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic international environment.
• Intermediate to advanced abilities with Excel and PowerPoint are required. Previous experience with SAP is beneficial.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese are essential, additional languages will be an asset.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us and work with diverse teams in an agile and diverse context! Apply Now!!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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