Senior Procurement Specialist

7 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Nestlé USA Full time

About Nestlé USA

Nestlé USA is a leading food and beverage company that delivers quality products to 97% of American homes. We're committed to strengthening our local communities, reducing our environmental impact, and driving innovation in the industry.

Job Summary

This role is a key interface with business/functional leadership across Nestlé USA, serving as the face of their assigned category to Nestrade. As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you'll be responsible for setting the procurement strategy for spend areas in your scope, localizing globally created strategies, and identifying value-creation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end management of assigned category/categories, including localization of global strategies, development of at-market strategies, and coordination with suppliers and Nestrade buyers.
  • Execute Nestlé's 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process in the North American market, enabling value generation through sustainability, innovation, and cost improvements for Nestlé business units.
  • Identify value creation opportunities by developing a deep understanding of each relevant business unit's requirements, challenges, and opportunities, and leveraging these insights to create and implement savings initiatives.
  • Define risk management strategies for the business and promote mitigation activities to reduce the chance of disruption.
  • Suggest improved ways of working, introducing new processes or re-engineering existing ones in support of key priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required.
  • 5+ years of knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes, legal contract negotiations, and contract management systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • SAP, Ariba, and I-Nexus experience preferred.

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner.
  • Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution.

About You

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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