Regional Strategic Buyer - IS IT

Position Snapshot

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Company: Nestle Global Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract: Permanent
  
  

What We Offer At Nestle

• Exciting opportunities to develop your strategic procurement career your way; across businesses, functions, and regions.
• A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.
  
  

Position Summary

An opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic Regional Strategic Buyer to join our Global Procurement – IS/IT team responsible for managing commercial and sourcing activities for IT products and services used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting to the Global Category Lead, your primary responsibility will be to support Procurement Managers in the implementation of the category strategy on a regional & global level - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies. You will also manage RFx processes & take ownership of managing key projects (e.g. process optimization, e-auction).

Global Procurement at Nestlé

As a strategic partner to our businesses, we drive sustainable growth and unlock long-term value. With over 40 different nationalities based across our three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, we operate on a truly global scale. With a strong focus on innovation and deep commitment to sustainability, we’re shaping the future of procurement. Our diverse teams lead with purpose, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across a broad range of direct and indirect categories.

Join us and Be a Force for Good

A day in the life of a Regional Buyer for IS/IT

• Preparing and executing negotiation events - seeking best total cost of ownership (TCO) contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers as approved by the Procurement Managers.
• Contributing to the global sourcing strategy by implementing the communication and supplier management plan.
• Consolidating and analysing data to support the development of effective strategies within IT Procurement.
• Identifying opportunities and managing projects to achieve objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results.
• Managing relationships with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and achieve results.
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Previous Procurement experience managing a regional or global portfolio, ideally within IS/IT or Digital Marketing categories.
• Experience in risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated success in delivering competitive advantage through the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization.
• Curiosity, high learning speed and the agility to navigate ambiguity.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is essential. Multi-lingual abilities will be advantageous.
  
  

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us and work with diverse teams in an agile and diverse context! Apply Now!!

We look forward to receiving your resume in English

#NestleCareer #NestradeCareer #beaforceforgood

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

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