Develop improved ways of working, introducing new processes or re-engineering existing in support of key priorities by leveraging intelligence tools, complying with all procurement policies, and applying project management principles.Define risk management strategies for the business and promote mitigation activities by proactively managing supplier relationships, clearly communicating risk to stakeholders, and developing and sharing market insights and reporting.Execute Nestle’s 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process for Nestle Purina specific projects enabling value generation through sustainability, innovation, and cost improvements.End-to-end management of assigned category including localization of global strategies, development of at-market strategies and coordination with suppliers, Nestrade and NiM buyers as required.

You will identify value-creation opportunities and lead cross-functional projects for the category, as well as supplier strategy, collaboration, and relationship management with focus on risk mitigations, innovation, sustainability, and DEI.

You will set the procurement strategy for spend areas in your scope and localizing any globally created strategies. You will also be responsible for sourcing business specific requirements and develop strategies in support of the functional areas. You will be the face for your assigned category to Nestrade Generic Equipment, NiM MRO categories and serve as the key interface with business/functional leadership across Nestle Purina for the category. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will serve as a hybrid role in the areas of S&IM Technical spend covering the areas of CAPEX and MRO categories with emphasis on maintenance repairs and operations (MRO). This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller.

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