Assistant Procurement Manager - Generic Equipment (KUALA LUMPUR, MY, 60000)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Work model: Hybrid / Full time

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

As an Assistant Procurement Manager – Generic Equipment at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage commercial and sourcing activities for the Generic Equipment spend in scope at a global level, leveraging strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies to drive value, efficiency and sustainable business results. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. This is your chance to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across diverse categories.

How you’ll make an impact as an Assistant Procurement Manager – Generic Equipment

• Support the implementation of global category strategies and manage category spend across Asia, Oceania and Europe.

• Lead sourcing projects and deliver cost savings through Strategic Sourcing methodologies, including RFIs/RFPs, e-auctions, standardization, spend aggregation and best-cost-country sourcing.

• Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate sourcing activities and maximize value creation.

• Foster a competitive supplier environment and support contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial agreements.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective deployment of category strategies across markets.

• Ensure compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, procurement policies and standards.

What will make you successful

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of sourcing experience, ideally within technical categories; experience with laboratory supplies, services or equipment is a plus.

• Strong ability to work effectively in a complex, cross-functional and global environment.

• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a global network.

• Proven knowledge of strategic sourcing tools, category management and risk management.

• Fluency in English, any other language considered as asset.

At Nestlé Global Procurement, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)

• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements

• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career

• Performance based bonus

• Healthcare and access to the Employee Assistance Program

• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan

• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions

• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

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