Global Procurement Manager - Cocoa

Global Procurement Manager - Cocoa

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

As a Global Procurement Manager at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage commercial and sourcing activities for Cocoa. Reporting directly to the Global Category Lead, your main responsibility will be to contribute to the formation of the category strategy and implement it on a regional & global level as required - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies. 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 - Cocoa

• Manage relationships with stakeholders to integrate business requirements with long-term strategic category plans and outcomes aligned with budgets and operations planning.
• Define and implement the category sourcing strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.
• Perform supply & demand risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers align with the strategy.
• Lead the commercial relationship with their strategic suppliers and ensure contract performance.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

What will make you successful

• Well established and proven experience in sourcing cocoa or a commodities-focused category.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders across a complex organization.
• Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
• Fluency in English, any other language will be an 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 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.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

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