Procurement Category Management Lead - Marketing

About the position

At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Category Strategies for each assigned category, in context of business objectives and utilizing the 7 steps to strategic sourcing process.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance projects and present analysis & category expertise driven insights.
• Ensure Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are in place for indirect spend within the assigned categories.
• Identify and present innovation opportunities from suppliers to partners.
• Conduct and assist with RFPs and negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure high quality agency partnerships.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and alignment with company policies.
• Assist leading within the team to shape strategic direction and drive execution of key objectives.
• Effective communication skills to present to Senior Leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Organizational Development or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Marketing or Supply Chain fields preferred.
• Experience in SAP, Power BI and other advanced data analytics tools preferred.
• Experience in Excel, Word, & PowerPoint required.
• Proven ability to think strategically and develop long term plans to optimize a category.
• Understanding of procurement processes, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience in negotiation and cross functional influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate complex problems independently and make decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.