Procurement Management Development Associate

Iowa Ag; Davenport, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestl Purina is seeking a Management Development Associate in Davenport, Iowa. You will embark on a development path spanning procurement, sustainability, and operations, with coaching from start and exposure to multiple functions, including supply chain, engineering, and human resources.

The program fast-tracks you to manufacturing leadership with a rotational structure and relocation support, preparing you to manage sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027.
• Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestl 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 Nestl Purina factory in Davenport, Iowa.
• Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries.
• Partner with other functional groups to develop sourcing strategies and supplier needs.
• Consider current and future demand and ensure Business Continuity Plans for key materials.
• Gain exposure to material life cycles and end-to-end factory operations, planning, and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Willingness to relocate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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 Nestl 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's a 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 relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building yournetwork,and launching yourcareer.

• 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 Nestl 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 Nestl Purina factory in Davenport, Iowa

Other

• Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred

• Involvement in studentorganizations and/or other leadership experience preferred

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 Nestl 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.

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.

• Nestl 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.

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 Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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