Assistant Procurement Manager - Warehousing

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 – Warehousing at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage commercial and sourcing activities for Warehousing 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 – Warehousing

• Tender and negotiate contracts with a broad portfolio of local and international suppliers in line with strategy.
• Verify appropriate execution of established agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Exchange with Supply Chain and suppliers to ensure Nestlé needs are properly considered, prioritised and processed.
• Monitor market trends impacting the smooth implementation of contracts and our TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
• Contribute to the category strategy definition, utilising Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.
• Identify and implement logistics optimisation opportunities across markets.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

What will make you successful

• Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or Logistics, with initial experience in Procurement or Logistics, ideally Warehousing.
• Proven ability to implement sourcing strategies, manage suppliers and deliver competitive advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with agility to navigate ambiguity.
• Knowledge of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management, with a strong interest in Logistics.
• Fluency in English, any other languages 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?

Apply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

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Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.