Procurement Business Partner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Montreal, QC

71d•CA$111,000 - CA$125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nestlé Nespresso Canada is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 120,000 farmers in 15 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities. In 2022, Nespresso has achieved B Corp™ certification - joining an international movement of 4,900 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency. Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 81 countries and has over 13'000 employees. In 2021, it operated a global retail network of 802 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com

Requirements

Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and worldwide.
Minimum a bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, engineer, marketing or any related field
5-8 years’ experience in Categories and/or Stakeholder Management, Procurement
Proven ability to manage complex projects & diverse stakeholders
Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

SAP, Power BI and any ERP system knowledge (an asset)
Ability to build relationships with colleagues internally and externally
Excellent communication and stakeholders’ management skills.
Demonstrated skills of entrepreneurship
Transformed successfully business needs into procurement strategy

Responsibilities

Understand serviced entity strategies and priorities and translate that into needs and integrate the information into procurement category strategies
Ensure this information is provided to all critical Global category leaders.
Involved at early stage of project development within the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Function,
Understand innovation and renovation plans for Globally Managed Business and interface with Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional specific groups developing strategy and supplier needs. Ensure these are effectively represented and incorporated into category and Supplier Relationship Management work.
Understand category strategies and sourcing plans and represent these to the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership at relevant stages throughout the category process.
Ensure category strategies and sourcing plans are understood by the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership, and effects are debated and discussed with Hub teams/local teams as required.
Feedback to the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership supply market evolution and industry outlooks, forward pricing and hedging as and when applicable.
Monitor and manage the delivery of value to the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership and provide focus, assignments, motivation, support and coaching to procurement to understand and deliver Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional needs.
Monitor and ensure the compliance of the procurement activities in the markets (Source 2 Pay, Vendor Approval Process)
Represent the markets across the procurement function (Nespresso Head Quarter, Nestrade, Nestle In the Market)
Contribute to the Procurement function objectives achievement in the markets (Savings, Payment Terms, Compliance)

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Four weeks of Vacation and six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit
Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)