Project Strategic Buyer

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the strategies for the locally managed category's (at NiM level), utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Nestrade.                           
• Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category (At Market), and identify improvements to be targeted,
• Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers for the locally managed categories (at NiM level)                         
• Ensure Compliance with Nestlé's business principles, policies, standards and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestlé Supplier Code, Best Practices, etc.                                  
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required                             
• Integrate innovation, renovation and post award cost improvement elements from suppliers into Nestlé's innovation and renovation processes.
• In partnership with SRM Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners such as quality.            
• Ensure effective contract management follow up activities are in place (e.g. SAP Contracts, purchasing info records, master data, etc).             

Critical Experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in implementation of sourcing strategies for different spend categories over a sustained period (1-3 years).
• Has experience in one or more spend categories as Sourcing Specialist, using the Strategic Sourcing Process.
• Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
• Has experience in negotiation.

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.

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please talk to your recruiter so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the strategies for the locally managed category's (at NiM level), utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Nestrade.                           
• Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category (At Market), and identify improvements to be targeted,
• Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers for the locally managed categories (at NiM level)                         
• Ensure Compliance with Nestlé's business principles, policies, standards and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestlé Supplier Code, Best Practices, etc.                                  
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required                             
• Integrate innovation, renovation and post award cost improvement elements from suppliers into Nestlé's innovation and renovation processes.
• In partnership with SRM Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners such as quality.            
• Ensure effective contract management follow up activities are in place (e.g. SAP Contracts, purchasing info records, master data, etc).             

Critical Experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in implementation of sourcing strategies for different spend categories over a sustained period (1-3 years).
• Has experience in one or more spend categories as Sourcing Specialist, using the Strategic Sourcing Process.
• Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
• Has experience in negotiation.

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.

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please talk to your recruiter so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.