Manager, Procurement

Nestlé USA; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Incentives and other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead packaging procurement strategy and supplier relationships. You will drive category management, deliver cost savings, and partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives. A successful candidate will have extensive experience in strategic procurement and team leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in procurement, with familiarity of SAP, Prism, Excel, and Power BI. On-site in Solon, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 7+ years in strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or category management.
• Track record of driving cost savings, supplier value, and ESG benefits.
• Experience with SAP, Excel, Prism, Power BI, and MS Office tools.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute packaging procurement category strategies with stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance across packaging categories.
• Identify and deliver cost savings through strategy, negotiation, and sourcing.
• Analyze spend, supplier metrics, market trends to support decisions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Finance, Operations, Legal, and other partners.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Specialists.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationship management

Category management

Cost savings realization

ESG benefits

Team development

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint / Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Prism

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Packaging Procurement team. Reporting to the Sr Director of Procurement – Coffee & Beverage and Packaging, you will be responsible for leading packaging procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, category management activities, and procurement team development across direct procurement categories. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in procurement strategy, category management, and supplier relationship management while demonstrating the ability to drive savings, innovation, and ESG benefits for the businesses they support.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute packaging procurement category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders and Nestrade.
• Manage supplier relationships, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing activities across packaging categories.
• Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities through procurement strategy, category management, and supplier negotiations.
• Analyze procurement spend, supplier performance metrics, market trends, and category data to develop recommendations and support business decisions.
• Partner with Quality, Finance, Operations, Legal, Technical Applications Group, and Procurement Business Partners to align procurement activities and category strategies with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Specialists while supporting performance, capability building, and employee development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, or strategic buying and managing financial business impacts.
• Demonstrated success creating category strategies that drive cost savings, innovation, supplier value, and ESG benefits.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Prism, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior people leadership experience within procurement, sourcing, or supply chain organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting direct procurement and packaging procurement categories within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise with procurement analytics, spend analysis, supplier performance measurement, and business recommendations.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and leading change across cross-functional teams.

Salary:$108,033.30 to$154,054.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Solon, OH, US, 44139 Arlington, VA, US, 22209