Category Lead

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

Requirements

• Develop, validate, communicate, and implement sourcing strategies for locally managed categories
• Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis
• Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers
• Ensure Compliance to Nestlé's business principles, policies, standards, and Procurement Policy
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes
• Integrate innovation, renovation, and post-award cost improvement elements from suppliers into Nestlé's innovation and renovation processes
• Lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners
• Ensure effective contract management follow-up activities are in place

Benefits

• Dynamic inclusive international working environment
• Many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and geographies
• Working with diverse teams and cultures