Strategic Buyer

Company: Nestlé Central & West Africa Ltd.

Location:  Atlantic tower, Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana
Position Type: Full-Time
Minimum Educational Qualification: Minimum of bachelor’s degree its equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Computer Science Supply Chain or otherrelevant field.

Minimum Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement or a relevant MBA equivalent. Project Management and a commercial background are a plus.

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 company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé CWA is currently looking for a Strategic Buyer who would be responsible for developing, validating, communicating and implementing sourcing strategies for locally managed categories following the defined Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies. She/he would ensure the efficient implementation of new or changing items/services, Procure To Pay channel management and new suppliers.

A day in the life;

• Defining and implementing the strategies for the locally managed categories at Market level; utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by the organization.
• Performing supplier market, category and supply risk analysis; developing TCO(Total Cost of Ownership) understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category; identifying improvements to be targeted.
• Preparing and executing negotiation events, seeking best TCO(Total Cost of Ownership) contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers for the locally managed categories.
• Ensuring compliance to Nestlé’s business principles, policies, standards and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestlé Supplier Code, Best Practices, etc.
• Establishing relationships with stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required.
• Integrating innovation, renovation, and post-award cost improvement elements from suppliers into Nestlé’s innovation and renovation processes.
• In partnership with SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) experts, leading the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners, such as quality, etcetera.
• Ensuring effective contract management follow-up activities are in place (e.g. SAP contracts, purchasing info records, master data, etcetera).
• Leading cross functional projects that would deliver strategic value in ensuring supply & improvement of procurement process.

What Makes You Successful?

• Demonstrated experience in implementation of sourcing strategies for different spend categories over a sustained period (between 3 to 5 years).
• Experience in one or more spend categories as a Sourcing Specialist, using the Strategic Sourcing Process.
• Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
• Strong analytical skills with high capability on Microsoft Excel usage, negotiation, and business-writing ability.
• Remarkable communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good system and relevant software usage prowess.
• Ability to manage senior level stakeholders.
• Strong conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Bilingual – Ability to speak and write in both English and French.