Regional Procurement Manager - Marketing Insights

Regional Procurement Manager - Marketing Insights

Position snapshot

• Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract: Permanent
• Genuine opportunities for career development, training and personal development.
• Attractive and dynamic international working environment.
• Flexible work policies in terms of working hours and remote work.

Position summary

We are seeking an experienced Regional Procurement Manager – Marketing Insights to join our team managing commercial and sourcing activities for Marketing Insights suppliers used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting to the Global Category Leader, your main responsibility will be to define and implement the category strategy on a regional level utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

As a strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieve sustainable growth and ensure responsibly sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend.

A day in a life of a Regional Procurement Manager – Marketing Insights

• Contributing to the global sourcing strategy while implementing a strong communication and supplier management plan.
• Negotiating contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
• Managing the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and planning.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and leading regional/global projects for cost, supply, and efficiency optimization.
• Leading the planning and reviewing of supplier contracts & SLAs with functional partners.
• Assuring synergies between various Nestlé sites, directing all potential efforts to obtain best opportunities for cost optimization and fulfill company targets.

What makes you successful

• Extensive experience in procurement, including previous experience handling marketing services (ideally marketing insights).
• Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relationship management in a multinational organization.
• Proven experience in optimizing portfolios through continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully lead projects and implement change in a complex, multicultural environment.
• Previous experience in a regional role, or experience across various markets is desirable.
• Fluency in English essential; bilingual abilities are advantageous.

If your profile matches our needs, we look forward to receiving your application in English.

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