Procurement Support Specialist

**Position Snapshot**:
Location: Rhodes
Full Time - 12 Month contract

**Position Summary**:
Providing the critical link to support the needs of both the procurement category teams and the local factory/business. Contributing to and supporting the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, with a focus on ingredients and packaging categories. The opportunity to work cross functionally to identify and translate factory and business insights into solutions driving optimal outcomes in sourcing, systems and factory operations for Nestle Oceania. Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, this role provides a broad insight into the procurement function, while helping to manage commercial risk and drive excellence in the supply base.

**A day in the life of...**:

- Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, you will be responsible to:
- Support the factories, team, and business with all aspects of supply. Understand factory needs / insights / local constraints & regulation.
- Manage the SAP system and associated processes to ensure the timely and accurate availability of contracts so that factories can order materials for production.
- Support and provide input relevant to sourcing strategies at factory and business level; demonstrate value delivery by procurement to the business.
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive process and service improvement.
- Provide procurement insights to support cost management and provide timely visibility in relation to risk and opportunity.

**What will make you successful**:

- Minimum 3-4 years experience in similar role
- You will have the ability to successfully drive and deliver projects
- Experience in stakeholder and supplier management, influencing and interpersonal skills
- You are a problem solver, strong in process and implementing sustainable solutions to address issues
- SAP experience is a must have
- You will need strong commercial acumen
- Understanding of risk management and analyses
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency._

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
- Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
- Paid parental and partner leave

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**:

- COVID-19 vaccination may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and/or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.
- Evidence:
- Sight and record as sighted (all States and Territories exl Victoria).
- Record and Hold: Victoria

Vaccination evidence includes:
- an immunisation history statement
- a COVID-19 digital certificate
- a medical exemption, which includes a medical contraindication certificate

**Our Story**:
Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.