Senior Specialist Procurement Business Partner (Indirect)

Nestlé • Saint Louis, MO

114d • $87,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets and the environment. As a Sr. Specialist Procurement Business Partner (Indirect), you'll be responsible for owning the Business Partner relationship with key stakeholders across multiple groups across the larger demand generation and corporate services functions. You will develop partnerships with category owners and act as the direct contact for procurement. Additionally, your role will be crucial in driving sustainable solutions with suppliers, while engaging in key functional initiatives to align business needs with sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3+ years' of experience in procurement, marketing, logistics, supply chain, or related field

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 the demand generation and corporate services stakeholders for prioritization, resourcing, and implementation.
• Monitor progress against targets and identify gaps. Effectively communicate these findings as well as gap closing strategies to Procurement leadership and stakeholders each month.

Benefits

• 401k with Company match
• healthcare coverage
• performance-based incentives
• competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree