Regional Procurement Manager - Packaging (Flexibles & Paper)

Position Snapshot:

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
• Type of contract: Full time, permanent employment
• Global procurement division in the world’s largest FMCG. Dynamic international environment.
• Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home.
• Be part of our achievements as we lead the way in environmental sustainability in food & beverage packaging.

Position Summary:

Following internal people moves, we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to join our Packaging Category team based in Kuala Lumpur, responsible for commercial and sourcing activities for Flexibles & Paper.

Reporting to the Zone Category Lead – Flexibles & Paper, your primary responsibility will be to define and implement the category strategy on a regional level - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools, and policies.

Procurement at Nestlé:

As a strategic partner to the business, we help Nestlé achieve sustainable growth by ensuring responsibly sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Malaysia Switzerland, and Panama, our teams provide a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, and other services. We also support Nestlé business across the globe to manage local spend.

For you, this is an opportunity to become a true, empowered strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business. You will also play a critical role in achieving Nestlé's global sustainability commitments.

A Day in the Life of a Regional Procurement Manager for Flexibles & Paper:

• Create and implement sourcing strategies for your category, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across the globe.
• Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify and lead regional/global initiatives to achieve cost and efficiency optimization.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Contribute to the achievement of Nestlé’s global Sustainability Commitments by driving sustainability in packaging.

What will make you successful:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management and strategic procurement on a global or regional scale. Demonstrated success in risk management and responsible sourcing.
• Previous experience in direct procurement of materials is essential. Experience in the packaging category is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a complex, global organization.
• Strong English communication is critical to your success. Mandarin abilities are advantageous.

We enjoy a dynamic, inclusive, and international environment with a hybrid and flexible approach to work. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us! Apply Now!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 60000

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.