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Senior Procurement Specialist

Nestlé
Bridgewater, USA
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement long-term Category Sourcing Strategies including activities to minimize risk, financial exposure and sourcing flexibility to accommodate business’ needs. Optimize sourcing, supplier selection, pricing and ensuring most beneficial commercial agreements.
  • Develop continuous improvement project pipeline to deliver significant year-over-year productivity.
  • Participate and/or lead in regular supplier performance review with other functional partners.
  • Support new products or new technology launches as applicable. Leverage supplier partnerships in securing innovative technologies.
  • Support processes (such as tail spend management) with digital, automated, and/or AI platforms.
  • Manage budget and price forecast review process through relevant tools, cost modeling, and market knowledge.
  • Provide the focus support of manufacturing.
  • Act as Single Point of Contact for factory escalations and drive sustainable resolutions.
  • Own OSCAR projects to drive savings, ensure supply and compliance objectives.
  • Monitor business goals and help periodically reassess the targets.
  • Ensure information flow between the factory teams & Procurement to effectively deliver against business/function strategies.
  • Seek proactive feedback regarding and enable focus on high value returns.
  • Understand business requirements and challenges; including priorities, must win battles and key value drivers. Transmit this understanding to the category management teams at NIM and Nestrade at the appropriate level so the category sourcing strategies and priorities are defined accordingly.
  • Lead Monthly Category Reviews as required.
  • Represent the Above Market and At Market Procurement Team in Ideas and stakeholders/business requirements as assigned.
  • Confirm Business objectives, challenges, projects, requirements and expectations are shared with the Category Management Team to help shape strategic planning.
  • Provide Support to Stakeholders, including but not limited to Supply Chain, CTAG, Quality and Finance.
  • Act as the Single Point of Contact for assigned Categories.
  • Provide insight into Nestle Pricing and Opportunities to increase overall profitability.
  • Assist in developing strategy for critical items for assigned facilities as required.
  • Identify local ensure supply risks and develop sustainable mitigation strategies.
  • Play an active role in our sourcing strategies and Business Continuity Planning through the participation of key meetings, by ensuring right stakeholder engagement and through interactions with local suppliers, category managers where needed.
  • Identify and ensure implementation of projects to decrease risk of out of stock inventory.
  • Represent projects through the PMP.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Master’s Degree or higher preferred.
  • CPM Certification a plus.
  • 3+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or Technical/manufacturing experience preferred.
  • SAP, Ariba and I-Nexus experience preferred.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

SKILLS:

  • Must be detail oriented and a self-starter.
  • Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner.
  • Ability to work independently to identify and research relevant market, industry, and supplier information.
  • Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations and managing external vendor relationships.
  • Ability to develop processes and/or to identify continuous improvements to help better coordinate activities.
  • Must be exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager and have the ability to form and grow own networks.
  • This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Strong preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey; Solon, Ohio; or Arlington, Virginia.
  • Salary: $82,531.00 to $114,491.00 per year
  • Bonus Eligibility: Yes
  • 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
  • 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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
  • 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.
  • The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  • Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
  • Job Requisition: 424397

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Must be detail oriented and a self-starter.
  • Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner.
  • Ability to work independently to identify and research relevant market, industry, and supplier information.
  • Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations and managing external vendor relationships.
  • Ability to develop processes and/or to identify continuous improvements to help better coordinate activities.
  • Must be exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager and have the ability to form and grow own networks.
  • This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Strong preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey; Solon, Ohio; or Arlington, Virginia.
  • Salary: $82,531.00 to $114,491.00 per year
  • 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
  • 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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
  • 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.
  • The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  • Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
  • Job Requisition: 424397

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree or higher preferred.
  • CPM Certification a plus.
  • 3+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or Technical/manufacturing experience preferred.
  • SAP, Ariba and I-Nexus experience preferred.
  • Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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