Buyer Planner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Concord West, NSW

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We're looking for a proactive and motivated Buyer Planner to join our Contract Manufacturing Commercial & Logistics team. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in managing a diverse portfolio of contract manufacturing- from supporting new product launches and negotiating supplier contracts, to ensuring seamless supply continuity and driving cost improvement initiatives. You'll oversee the end-to-end materials and inventory flow between Nestlé sites and our contract manufacturers, while building strong supplier relationships that deliver real value to the business.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a similar role
Degree qualification in Business/Supply Chain/Finance/Logistics/Engineering /Science/Food technology or a related field of study.
Experience in manufacturing processes, supply chain or procurement.
Ability to influence, negotiate and facilitate change.
Ability to work efficiently, manage time and prioritize workload.
Ability to work autonomously, within a team environment and with all levels of seniority.
You will be able to confidently communicate with corporate, factory/ supply chain and external stakeholders.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Nice To Haves

SAP experience, advanced excel, power BI knowledge and project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for each project, lead supplier negotiations, and agree on competitive commercial terms.
Manage end-to-end contractual processes, including confidentiality, trial, and manufacturing agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with business requirements.
Oversee the flow of materials and inventory between Nestlé sites and contract manufacturers, including the management of returns and SAP materials handling.
Drive and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect ongoing supply of outsourced products, proactively addressing potential disruptions.
Foster a strategic approach to supplier management through structured Supplier Review Processes and deliver measurable value through Supplier Relationship Management tools and initiatives, including with overseas suppliers.
Identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities across the outsourced manufacturing portfolio through competitive benchmarking and sourcing activities.
Partner with and challenge cross-functional stakeholders to ensure optimal decisions are made and the best commercial and operational outcomes are achieved.