Buyer-Logistics, Raw and Packaging at Nestle

Nestlé is the world’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company, committed to serving consumers all over the world. In keeping with our current business needs, the Nestlé Regional Head Office has a vacancy for the position of a Strategic Buyer-Raw, Packaging Materials & Logistics reporting directly to the Group Procurement Manager.

Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position. The position will be based in Nestlé Regional Head Office, Nairobi.

Purpose of the job:

You will develop, validate, communicate and implement a category specific sourcing strategy and projects that deliver a competitive advantage to the business

Key Responsibilities will be to;

• Implementation of sourcing strategy, communication plan and supplier management plan as a business partner for various business units;
• Select appropriate suppliers for the spend category;
• Ensure Lowest Total Cost of Ownership;
• Ensure all the key suppliers within the spend category in charge are completely adhered to Nestlé’ Suppliers Code;
• Integrate Innovation elements from suppliers into Nestlé’ Innovation and Renovation processes.
• Ensure the agreed service level with internal stakeholders;
• Drive and be accountable to responsible Sourcing, Supplier Performance and Vendor Approval Process.

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum skills and competencies;

• Honors degree from a recognized university;
• Minimum 4 years demonstrable experience in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies;
• Knowledge of Procurement;
• Demonstrable successful use of risk management and supplier relation management;
• Ability to successfully lead projects;
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills;
• Ability to thrive in a network organization.