Senior Specialist, Procurement Category Management

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💵 $85k - $95k / year

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Nestle

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5001 - 10000 employees

👥 B2C

🛒 Retail

B2C • Retail

Nestle is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company that produces and markets a wide range of packaged foods and beverages, including coffee, bottled water, dairy products, infant nutrition, confectionery, frozen foods, and pet care brands. The company sells its products globally through retail and foodservice channels, operates extensive manufacturing and supply-chain operations, and focuses on nutrition, health, and wellness initiatives.

📋 Description

• Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base • Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance • Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives • Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with Finance • Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs • Manage supplier performance, including ongoing evaluation and implementation of improvement plans to enhance quality, service, and delivery • Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, partnering with supply planning teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity • Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on business priorities and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field • Proven experience in procurement category management supporting manufacturing, commercial, and/or corporate functions across various operating models • 5+ years of experience with strong subject matter expertise in packaging categories, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, or chemical industries • Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation • Hands-on experience developing and onboarding new suppliers and delivering business solutions • Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies and supplier markets • Experience leading change management initiatives and driving continuous improvement • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Proven analytical capabilities, including data analysis and process improvement • Experience working in a global, matrixed organization • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 401k with company match • Healthcare coverage • Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing