Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work model: On site/Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent
Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.
As a Global Procurement Manager for Sugar category at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage the procurement spend for nine sugar markets in AOA, covering sugar sourcing strategy encompassing commercial, ESG and supplier management for those markets. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. This is your chance to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across diverse categories.
How you’ll make an impact as a Global Procurement Manager – Sugar
- In charge of overall sourcing strategy for sugar in selected AOA markets.
- Manage communication with specific markets around Nestle hedging strategy and understand tariffs and local vs import sourcing options in compliance with local government regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct RFPs, contract management, e-auctions and supplier management to support the overall sourcing strategy.
- Use of procurement tool such ARIBA, E-Auction, MACC and CRM to support the execution of the sugar sourcing strategy
- Work with the relevant Markets Business Partner/Procurement Specialist, country finance controllers and Category Technology Advisor Group (CTAG) to develop project execution and follow up plans.
- Work with Global Category Lead to ensure alignment with the global sugar strategy and coordinate with other sugar buyers for any overlap of common suppliers and sharing best practices.
What will make you successful
- University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain (or related field).
- Proven experience in implementation of sourcing strategies for direct material or indirect spend categories (commodities or sugar favorable).
- Experience in core procurement skills such as contract management, supplier management and supplier negotiation.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with excellent communication, influencing ability, and experience navigating complex organizations.
- Strong project management skills.
- Fluency in English, additional languages as asset.
At Nestlé Global Procurement, we place people at the heart of everything we do.
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
- Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
- Performance based bonus
- Healthcare insurance and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
- Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
- Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
What to expect from our hiring process
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
Ready to Be a Force for Good?
Apply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.
