Strategic Procurement Project Lead – I2L

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH, is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to drive end-to-end initiatives within the Innovate to Launch framework. You will translate business needs into prioritized projects, manage timelines, and coordinate across cross‑functional teams to address sourcing constraints and supply risks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, KPI ownership, and proactive risk management, with a focus on delivering value to the procurement organization and the business.

Qualifications

• 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 Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements, challenges, priorities, and key value‑drivers for each assigned project.
• Transmit this understanding to cross‑functional project teams to ensure project priorities are defined accordingly.
• Own and measure projects toward identified KPIs.
• Report progress and escalation 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 to enable focus on high priority, high value return projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

MS Office

SAP

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH, is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to drive end-to-end initiatives within the Innovate to Launch framework. You will translate business needs into prioritized projects, manage timelines, and coordinate across cross‑functional teams to address sourcing constraints and supply risks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, KPI ownership, and proactive risk management, with a focus on delivering value to the procurement organization and the business.