Category Lead

The Local Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing, validating, communicating and implementing sourcing strategies for locally managed categories (at NiM level), following the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Nestrade and applying the Nestlé Standardized Procurement Model. She/he has to ensure the efficient implementation of new or changing items/services, P2P channel management and of new suppliers.

A day in the life of...

• Define and implement the strategies for the locally managed category's (at NiM level), utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Nestrade.
• Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category (At Market), and identify improvements to be targeted.
• Prepare and execute negotiation events see...