Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Specialist you will provide 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.

You will have 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. This is a 12-month contract opportunity.                                               

A day in the life…

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.
• Ensure the timely and accurate availability of contracts so that factories can order materials for production using the SAP system and associated processes.
• Contribute to the development of relevant sourcing strategies at both factory and business levels and showcase the significant value that procurement delivers 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.

Are you a fit?

• You will have the ability to successfully drive and deliver procurement 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
• You will need strong commercial acumen
• Understanding of risk management and analyses
   

The ideal candidate would have demonstrated success in delivering procurement projects with cross function and cross-market teams. Experience within FMCG, coupled with experience in a multi-national or complex local environment, will be viewed favourably. A can-do attitude and desire to learn will see you succeed in this role.                                                                                               

Benefits:

Joining Nestlé means working with an exceptional and highly engaged team while building and growing your career with a global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support.
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program.
• Paid parental and partner leave.
• Purchase Leave Scheme.
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave.
• Discounted Nestlé products.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to federal police checks, prior to appointment to this role.

If you require additonal support during the recruitment process please reach out at career@au.nestle.com

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.