Procurement Leadership Development Associate

Nestlé S.A.; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

performance-based incentives

competitive total rewards package

401k with Company match

healthcare coverage

broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking a Procurement Management Development Associate to fast-track into manufacturing leadership. The program rotates you through procurement and adjacent operations, exposing you to supply chain, production, and quality processes while you develop sourcing strategies.

You will gain insights into material life cycles, ensure safety standards, and work with cross‑functional teams to build career readiness for future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or expected by June 2027.
• Open to relocation to any of Nestlé Purina’s 24 U.S. manufacturing sites as you progress through the MDA program.
• Starting rotation at the Nestlé Purina factory in Davenport, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Participate in procurement operations and sourcing activities across functions.
• Develop knowledge of consumer-packaged goods and pet-care industry; understand brands, competition and segment trends.
• Support continuity planning for key materials and collaborate with cross-functional teams on project scope.

Skills

Internship experience

Manufacturing exposure

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Procurement Management Development Associate

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you will embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer.

As a Procurement Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together,we'llexplorequality assurance, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, informationsystems,andoperations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with procurement.You'llalso gain insight into material life cycles and will be able to develop and manage sourcing strategies that ensure cost-effective procurement whilemaintainingquality and compliance with safety standards.

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us?It'sa full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are our future leader! Plus, the rotationalcomponentof the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocationassistancepackage, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building yournetwork,and launching your career.

Develop knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries, including understanding the consumer and/or pet owner, knowing Purina brands, their competition, and the ability toidentifyand analyze segment trends.

Partner with other functional groups in developing strategy, material, or supplier needs for the project's outlined Scope of Work.

Consider current and future demand, and work with your team to ensure Business Continuity Plans are in place for key materials.

Experience internal and external procurement operations, including physical material life cycle, end-to-end factory operations, fulfillment, production scheduling, finished goods forecasting process, and interpretation into material needs.

Champion internal and external working relationships that provide exposure to various disciplines, account management, and customer teams.

Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, IndustrialEngineeringor related disciplineattainedor expected by June 2027

Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program

You will start your rotation for this Procurement MDA at the Nestlé Purina factory in Davenport, Iowa

Other

Priorinternship, co-op,practicumor manufacturingexperiencepreferred

Involvement in studentorganizations and/or other leadership experiencepreferred

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The starting pay for this position is $73,000 per year. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. 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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) .

REQUISITION ID
412476

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

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.