Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist – Packaging

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🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

💵 $85k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Nestle

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5001 - 10000 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • Logistics

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 strategy for key packaging categories supporting Nestlé Health Science U.S. • Manage an approximately $50M to $70M packaging spend portfolio • Develop and execute long-term category strategies and yearly sourcing plans • Develop and manage a continuous improvement pipeline and track savings with Finance • Conduct market research and maintain category strategies • Optimize sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and commercialization • Negotiate and implement supplier agreements • Monitor supplier performance and develop improvement plans • Establish proactive risk management and resolve supply issues with Supply Planning • Liaise with commercial teams on business and brand needs, industry trends, and opportunities • Support new product, technology, initiative launches, and transformation projects • Maintain accurate Procurement data in ERP • Manage the monthly price forecast review process

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field preferred • Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree • 5+ years of knowledge of packaging categories including corrugate, folding cartons, labels, flexible packaging, rigid containers, closures, and related materials preferred • Strong experience in packaging materials procurement, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, consumer goods, or related manufacturing industries • Broad Procurement background supporting manufacturing, commercial, or corporate functions • Experience with increasing responsibility in procurement and the relevant subject matter area preferred • Ability to work and communicate effectively at all organizational levels and functions • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve complex business challenges • Knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management • Project management and organizational skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis and process improvement • Ability to influence and collaborate across the organization • Written, verbal, and presentation communication skills • Experience with Oracle ERP systems preferred • Supply chain experience, including planning and logistics, preferred • Ability to partner with technical stakeholders and understand technical requirements • Experience working in a global, matrixed organization • Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts • Financial acumen including P&L analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management • Position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

🏖️ Benefits

• Professional growth and dynamic career paths • Robust development opportunities • Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe • Benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing • Performance-based incentives • 401(k) with company match • Healthcare coverage • Broad range of other benefits • Reasonable accommodation support during recruitment