Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Nestle; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance sourcing strategies for pet food ingredients. This role involves developing strong supplier relationships, analyzing market data, and managing logistics to ensure product supply. Join a vibrant team in St. Louis, where your contributions will drive value generation and cost improvements. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work environment, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while being part of a company that values integrity and collaboration.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics, or related supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical skills to inform critical business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sustainable sourcing strategies aligned with the business plan.
• Negotiate favorable outcomes while working through supply chain challenges.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relations

Logistics Support

Market Analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

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**

Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets, and the environment.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will develop short-term and long-term sourcing strategies for ingredients used in the manufacturing of our pet food products. You will support the execution of Nestlé Purina’s strategic sourcing process in the North American market enabling value generation through cost improvements to company business units. In your role, you will assist in managing supplier relations and work directly with factory teams to determine priorities. You will be challenged to think strategically, work collaboratively, navigate ambiguous situations, and ultimately determine solutions to ensure product supply.

This position will work onsite at Nestle Purina headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

+ Develop and execute sustainable sourcing strategies aligned with the business plan

+ Cultivate strong relationships with business partners and suppliers

+ Identify and analyze relevant market, industry and supplier data to inform critical business decisions

+ Assist with category budgeting, price forecasting and cost savings tracking

+ Provide logistics support for transportation of designated raw materials.

+ Negotiate favorable outcomes while working tenaciously through supply chain challenges

+ Maintain communication with cross-functional partners, stakeholders and functional leadership teams within the Nestlé Purina organization

**Requirements**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

+ 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics, or related supply chain experience

The approximate pay range for this position is $70,000 to $91,000. Please note that the pay range provided 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.

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:**

339691

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.

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