Procurement Business Partner

Role Overview

• Understand serviced entity strategies and priorities and translate that into needs and integrate the information into procurement category strategies
• Ensure this information is provided to all critical Global category leaders.
• Involved at early stage of project development within the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Function
• Understand innovation and renovation plans for Globally Managed Business and interface with Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional specific groups developing strategy and supplier needs.
• Ensure these are effectively represented and incorporated into category and Supplier Relationship Management work.
• Understand category strategies and sourcing plans and represent these to the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership at relevant stages throughout the category process.
• Ensure category strategies and sourcing plans are understood by the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership, and effects are debated and discussed with Hub teams/local teams as required.
• Feedback to the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership supply market evolution and industry outlooks, forward pricing and hedging as and when applicable.
• Monitor and manage the delivery of value to the Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional leadership and provide focus, assignments, motivation, support and coaching to procurement to understand and deliver Globally Managed Business/Strategic Business Unit/Functional needs.
• Monitor and ensure the compliance of the procurement activities in the markets ( Source 2 Pay, Vendor Approval Process )
• Represent the markets across the procurement function (Nespresso Head Quarter, Nestrade, Nestle In the Market)
• Contribute to the Procurement function objectives achievement in the markets (Savings, Payment Terms, Compliance)

Requirements

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and worldwide.
• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, engineer, marketing or any related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in Categories and/or Stakeholder Management, Procurement
• Proven ability to manage complex projects & diverse stakeholders
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP, Power BI and any ERP system knowledge (an asset)

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)