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 standard.

University degree.
Well established and proven experience in sourcing cocoa or a commodities-focused category.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, the 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.
Knowledge of SAP is considered highly beneficial.
Being highly structured and well organized.
Fluency in English, any other language will be an asset.

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
Flexible working arrangements
facilitating creativity and collaboration.
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Global Procurement Manager – Cocoa

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