Senior Specialist Procurement Business Partner - Indirect Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle International • Saint Louis, MO

42d • $87,000 - $115,000

About The Position

As a Senior Specialist Business Partner, you will oversee sourcing strategies for indirect materials, lead strategic category management initiatives, and drive cost improvements. The role includes aligning business needs with Global and Nestlé In Market (NiM) Procurement teams, factories, and technical functions while managing supplier relationships in key categories. Additionally, you will be crucial in driving renewed solutions with current process and ways of working to drive efficiencies in existing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Operations or related field
• 3+ years of experience in strategic procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, logistics or related

Nice To Haves

• One or more years' experience with Ariba or eSourcing tools preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Represent the Above Market and At Market Procurement Team in business review meetings.
• Assist with information flow between functional stakeholders and sourcing teams to effectively deliver business strategies and strategic planning.
• Partner with functional stakeholders and buyers to align on key metrics of the business or function in support of the Operational Master Plan (OMP).
• Own and measure cost improvement targets and projects. Report to functional stakeholders as appropriate.
• Monitor business goals delivered by the functional teams and help periodically reassess the targets.
• Identify specific cost improvement opportunities and present them to appropriate stakeholders for prioritization, resourcing, and implementation.
• Develop and share business forecast/demands with appropriate Nestlé support teams in the market and globally.
• Communicate business requirements to appropriate sourcing entities and ensure requirements are met in accordance to project timelines via forecasting methods.
• Lead and track key sourcing initiatives through conclusion across multiple stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees