Regional Strategic Buyer / Global Logistics

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Regional Strategic Buyer / Global Logistics Procurement

“I want a unique opportunity to be part of a global team where I can fulfill my potential and deliver value to the business”

Nestrade Procurement Division, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Undefined period of time, 100%

Travel rate: 20%

Are you ready to join a high performing and ultra-diverse team?

Come join one of the most iconic company in the world and have a chance to make an impact in being part of the newly created Procurement Division.

In order to implement and drive the success of our new procurement model and to complete the team of Global Transport category we are looking for a highly competent Regional Strategic Buyer based in Malaysia .

Reporting directly to the Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the Transport strategy for the spend in scope on a global level, utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

Who are we?

The Nestlé Group is the world's largest food and beverage company with 89,8 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2017. It is present in 191 countries around the world, has 418 factories and its 328,000 employees are committed to Nestlé's purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com .

Procurement at Nestlé:

To ensure that Nestlé achieves its objective of sustainable growth, a new Procurement Division was just created with hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia. They provide a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. The hubs also support markets with managing local spend.

What will be your key responsibilities?

· Define and implement the category strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.
· Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
· Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
· Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning.
· In partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners.
· Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards
· Provide junior buyers with guidance on best practices, market insights and negotiations.

What is required?

· University degree in Procurement, Business Administration and/or Supply Chain.
· 3 to 6 years of experience in sourcing for different logistics spend categories, preferably Ocean freight
· Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
· Experience in negotiation.
· Strong Leadership or Project Management skills
· Independent personality.
· Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
· Fluency in English, another language will be an asset.

What's on offer?

· A role with responsibility and global scope
· We offer an attractive and dynamic international working environment
· Consistent opportunities for training and development
· Travel rate: 20%
· Full time position
· Fixed contract

What we are looking for?

We are looking for a highly people-oriented candidate with excellent negotiation and communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization.

If your profile matches our needs and if you want to make a difference apply directly in English at www.nestle.com/jobs .

We enhance lives with science-based nutrition and health solutions for all stages of life, helping consumers care for themselves and their families. This reflects our conviction that the people are our most important asset. We make sure our employees feel this every day.