Strategic Procurement Lead – Cereals & Grains (Hybrid)

Nestlé S.A.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (hybrid)

Paid holidays

Learning & development

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Global Procurement is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager for Commodities Cereals & Grains in Malaysia. You will support category strategy execution, leverage strategic sourcing tools, and drive value through responsible sourcing across global teams.

Key responsibilities include data-driven analysis, KPI tracking, contract management, and negotiations, while collaborating with stakeholders across Asia and Europe to maximize efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or International Trade.
• Experience in Procurement within a corporate environment.
• Proven expertise in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence across a complex organization and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Nestlé's Responsible Sourcing Standard and policies.
• Support category team with data analysis and KPIs.
• Ensure effective contract management for the category and for your spend.
• Assist negotiations with preparation of relevant data and materials.
• Lead supplier relationships and manage stakeholders across Asia and Europe.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Procurement

Business Administration

Supply Chain

Economics

International Trade

Job description

Nestlé Global Procurement is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager for Commodities Cereals & Grains in Malaysia. You will support category strategy execution, leverage strategic sourcing tools, and drive value through responsible sourcing across global teams.

Key responsibilities include data-driven analysis, KPI tracking, contract management, and negotiations, while collaborating with stakeholders across Asia and Europe to maximize efficiency and compliance.