Procurement Manager – Flexible and Paper-Based Packaging

About the role

As a Procurement Manager – Flexible and Paper-Based Packaging at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to define and implement category strategies that create value, strengthen supply resilience, and advance sustainable packaging across markets in Africa, Oceania, and Asia. You will collaborate closely with category leaders, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Lead flexible and paper‑based packaging category strategies that deliver value, resilience, and continuity across regional and global markets.
• Drive market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and risk assessment to support competitive sourcing decisions.
• Build total cost‑ownership models to uncover improvement opportunities and support long‑term value creation.
• Negotiate global agreements and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to enhance commercial performance.
• Partner with stakeholders across Nestlé businesses to align priorities, unlock synergies, and deliver shared targets.
• Contribute to sustainable packaging progress by embedding responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments into procurement decisions.

Required profile

• Strong category management knowledge in packaging materials, with exposure to flexible, paper‑based, or corrugated packaging.
• Experience applying strategic sourcing, supplier management, and responsible sourcing practices in regional or global environments.
• Proficiency in market intelligence, negotiation, and risk management to influence decisions and strengthen business outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate confidently with diverse internal and external stakeholders across a complex global organization.
• Fluent communication in English; additional languages valued, including Mandarin Chinese.
• Demonstrated courage, collaboration, speed, and continuous learning.