Procurement Support Specialist

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Location: Rhodes
Full Time – 12 Month contract
We are open to location for this role, considering candidates across Australia Working Remotely

Position Summary

Providing the critical link to support the needs of both the procurement category teams and the local factory/business. Contributing to and supporting the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, with a focus on ingredients and packaging categories. The opportunity to work cross functionally to identify and translate factory and business insights into solutions driving optimal outcomes in sourcing, systems and factory operations for Nestle Oceania. Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, this role provides a broad insight into the procurement function, while helping to manage commercial risk and drive excellence in the supply base.

A day in the life of…

Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, you will be responsible to:

• Support the factories, team, and business with all aspects of supply. Understand factory needs / insights / local constraints & regulation.
• Manage the SAP system and associated processes to ensure the timely and accurate availability of contracts so that factories can order materials for production.
• Support and provide input relevant to sourcing strategies at factory and business level; demonstrate value delivery by procurement to the business.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive process and service improvement.
• Provide procurement insights to support cost management and provide timely visibility in relation to risk and opportunity.

What will make you successful

• Minimum 3-4 years experience in similar role
• You will have the ability to successfully drive and deliver projects
• Experience in stakeholder and supplier management, influencing and interpersonal skills
• You are a problem solver, strong in process and implementing sustainable solutions to address issues
• SAP experience is a must have
• You will need strong commercial acumen
• Understanding of risk management and analyses

The ideal candidate would have demonstrated success in delivering procurement projects with cross function and cross-market teams. Experience within FMCG, coupled with experience in a multi-national or complex local environment, will be viewed favourably. A can do attitude and desire to learn will see you succeed in this role.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.

OUR STORY

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and we are driven by our purpose – enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our inclusive and high performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5,000-strong Oceania workforce. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]