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Global Strategic Buyer / Cereals & Grains (Starch & Derivatives)

  • Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • Procurement

Job description

Global Strategic Buyer / Cereals & Grains (Starch & Derivatives)

“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: 5 to 10%


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 is being created with hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia. They will provide a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. The hubs will also support markets with managing local spend.

In order to implement and drive the success of our new procurement model, we are looking for a highly competent Global Strategic Buyer for Starch & Derivatives based in Malaysia .


Are you ready to join a high performance team?

Reporting directly to the Global Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the category strategy for Starch & Derivatives on a global level, utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.


What will be your key responsibilities?
· 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.
What is required?
· University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain.
· Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing for Commodities/or Ingredients.
· Experience of the Asia Pacific region.
· Successful track record in handling negotiations.
· Excellent relationship and communication skills.
· Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
· 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.

What we are looking for?

Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization.

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. If you want to make a difference apply directly in English at www.nestle.com/jobs .

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