Global Procurement Manager - Warehousing

Nestlé seeks a Senior Global Procurement Manager to lead category strategy for 3PL warehousing spend across its international hubs, driving standardization and supplier performance.

This position operates on a global scale, coordinating across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. The role focuses on defining and executing the category strategy for third-party logistics warehousing expenditures, leveraging strategic sourcing methodologies to support innovation and ensure standardized processes within the corporate and zone logistics functions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define the global category strategy for warehousing spend and oversee its implementation alongside local procurement teams.
• Execute strategic sourcing activities, including managing RFQs, supplier performance, standardization efforts, and cost aggregation.
• Conduct market and supply risk analyses while developing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to uncover and realize improvement opportunities.
• Onboard and develop new supplier relationships in coordination with logistics standard owners.
• Negotiate commercial contracts to secure favorable terms aligned with category goals, working alongside the legal team.
• Lead ongoing relationships with strategic suppliers within the warehousing category.
• Ensure all activities comply with Nestlé’s corporate business principles and internal standards.

Requirements

• A university degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably with a global or regional focus, ideally within warehousing, logistics, or 3PL operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects, driving organizational change, and providing functional leadership.
• Strong background in category sourcing, TCO modeling, risk management, and Supplier Relationship Management, including claims handling.
• Fluent proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• A strong interest in automation, robotics, and emerging technologies, with practical experience using digital tools and AI.
• Proficiency in French or German.

What the company offers

• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible office-based roles.
• Paid vacation days exceeding statutory minimums.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Healthcare contributions and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Substantial employer contributions to pension plans.
• Generous parental leave and family support resources.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.

About the company

Nestlé Global Procurement places people at the center of its operations, fostering a culture of trust and decision-making autonomy. The organization aims to be a force for good by driving innovation, sustainability, and significant impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply chains across diverse categories.

• Empowerment to make meaningful decisions.
• Focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Commitment to responsible sourcing.
• People-centric work environment.