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Nestle Specialist, Procurement Category Mgt (Agriculture) in Fremont, Michigan
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
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The Procurement Category Buyer is responsible for creating and executing a Category Strategy for each assigned category, based on business objectives and understanding of the supply market using the 7 steps to strategic sourcing process. This role involves ensuring Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for materials, identifying cost savings initiatives, developing strategic relationships with suppliers, facilitating innovation opportunities, making contracting decisions, conducting negotiations, and reducing Nestle's total cost of ownership. The Procurement Category Buyer also plays a crucial role in maintaining a strong understanding of Purchase Price Variance, representing it in monthly meetings with Business Partners and Procurement Leaders, managing supply incidents, and driving improvements in on-time delivery and quality through Vendor Evaluation Scorecard conversations.
Job Duties/Deliverables:
Develop and execute a Category Strategy for each assigned category, aligning with business objectives and utilizing the 7 steps to strategic sourcing process.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Identify and carry out cost savings initiatives to bring value to the business.
Ensure Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are in place for materials within the assigned categories.
Identify and present innovation opportunities from suppliers to Procurement Business Partners and i2L specialists to drive innovation.
Conduct RFPs and negotiations with suppliers to achieve the most favorable price, incoterm and payment terms to reduce Nestle Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), make contracting decisions accordingly.
Proactively maintain accurate material and freight pricing to drive Purchase Price Variance accuracy. Credibly and effectively communicate aggravation and favorability of PPV for assigned categories to Business Partnering teams.
Collaborate with factory supply chain teams and suppliers to minimize or eliminate disruptions to contracted supply.
Initiate Vendor Evaluation Scorecard conversations and drive for improvements in on-time delivery and quality with suppliers.
Stay updated on market trends, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements related to the assigned categories to reduce and communicate risk and understand price changes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and Quality Assurance, to ensure compliance and alignment with company policies and standards.
Develop understanding of sustainability initiatives and impacts of suppliers to help Nestle achieve the goal on Greenhouse Gas reductions (GHG).
Critical Experiences/Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Basic negotiation skills
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in using SAP, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, PowerBI
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