S2P Tail Spend Lead - Procurement & Cost Optimization

Nestlé; Meycauayan; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to manage the IBS Tail Spend team, driving supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, and awards in line with strategic priorities and group policies. You will implement tools to improve cost, compliance, and transparency while leading a high-performing team across functions.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in delivering value through sourcing strategies in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, business, or finance-related fields.
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering value through sourcing and buying strategies.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects and managing people.
• Strong negotiation skills with cross-functional and cross-market exposure.
• Effective business partnering and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office applications, and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing IBS Tail Spend team to achieve objectives.
• Coach and upskill team members to build capability.
• Optimize procurement processes for cost efficiency and performance.
• Drive tail-spend optimization through automation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with tail-spend processes and policies.
• Deliver cost savings and support departmental goals.
• Maintain market intelligence across assigned procurement categories.
• Develop reporting and dashboards for visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cost optimization

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Procurement software

Job description

Nestlé is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to manage the IBS Tail Spend team, driving supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, and awards in line with strategic priorities and group policies. You will implement tools to improve cost, compliance, and transparency while leading a high-performing team across functions.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in delivering value through sourcing strategies in a global environment.