Procurement Project Specialist

PowerToFly; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a procurement project manager to drive assigned projects with an emphasis on innovation and technical complexity. You will define requirements, manage end-to-end timelines, and coordinate across stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing or material management, strong MS Office skills, and experience with global procurement processes. A bachelor’s degree is required and Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in applicable field required.
• 2+ years purchasing and/or material management experience preferred.
• Experience with project management and stage-gate methodologies.
• Knowledge of global procurement and sourcing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Interpersonal networking to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage change and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent communication across boundaries and borders.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements, priorities, and key value-drivers for each project.
• Transmit understanding to cross-functional teams to define priorities.
• Own and measure projects toward KPIs and deadlines.
• Report progress and elevate risks to Procurement leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional meetings for assigned projects.
• Seek proactive feedback to focus on high-value procurement initiatives.
• Coordinate information flow between business partners and category teams.
• Track activities and hold owners accountable for on-time completion.
• Ensure early Procurement involvement in Innovate to Launch projects.
• Lead I2L projects and share requirements with relevant teams.
• Develop understanding of business challenges and industry trends.
• Build relationships across the business to support project objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Project management

MS Office

Procurement knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Change management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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

The person in this role will leverage project management skills to drive assigned projects on behalf of the procurement organization. The scope of projects is broad, with a heavy focus on innovation and varying degrees of technical complexity. For each project, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements for prioritization, manage the end-to-end timeline, and drive toward key milestones. You will apply project management best practices to coordinate across stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned, tasks are completed on time, and risks are identified early. In this role, you will actively engage with cross-functional project teams to clearly communicate sourcing constraints, supply risks, and mitigation strategies as they relate to the project.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand business requirements, challenges, priorities, and key value-drivers for each assigned project.
• Transmit this understanding to the cross-functional project teams at the appropriate level to ensure project priorities are defined accordingly.
• Own and measure projects toward identified KPIs.
• Report progress and elevate risks to Procurement leadership, business partners, and project stakeholders as appropriate.
• Serve as a representative of Procurement in cross-functional meetings regarding assigned projects and/or business areas.
• Seek proactive feedback regarding project activities to enable focus on high priority, high value return projects for Procurement and the business.
• Orchestrate information flow between the relevant business partner and category teams to effectively deliver against project objectives.
• Track activities and hold owners accountable for on-time completion.
• Ensure early Procurement involvement in projects within Innovate to Launch (I2L) Framework.
• Serve as Procurement lead on I2L projects and share requirements of projects with relevant category teams.
• Start to develop a deeper understanding and expertise of the assigned businesses’ challenges, opportunities, and industry trends.
• Develop a network of relationships across the business, category teams, and relevant functional groups to support the business MBS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or technical/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience managing tasks and/or projects; knowledge of stage gate or similar methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Interpersonal networking skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen, understand differing perspectives and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement.
• Ability to be organized and understand how to prioritize projects and workload.
• Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, maintaining strong curiosity and growth mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and borders and influence with strong integrity.

Salary:$71,046.90 to$103,796.00 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 athttps://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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