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Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.\nAt Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.\nJoining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe person in this role will leverage project management skills to drive assigned projects on behalf of the procurement organization. The scope of projects is broad, with a heavy focus on innovation and varying degrees of technical complexity. For each project, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements for prioritization, manage the end-to-end timeline, and drive toward key milestones. You will apply project management best practices to coordinate across stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned, tasks are completed on time, and risks are identified early. In this role, you will actively engage with cross-functional project teams to clearly communicate sourcing constraints, supply risks, and mitigation strategies as they relate to the project.\nJOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES\nUnderstand business requirements, challenges, priorities, and key value-drivers for each assigned project.\nTransmit this understanding to the cross-functional project teams at the appropriate level to ensure project priorities are defined accordingly.\nOwn and measure projects toward identified KPIs.\nReport progress and escalate risks to Procurement leadership, business partners, and project stakeholders as appropriate.\nServe as a representative of Procurement in cross-functional meetings regarding assigned projects and/or business areas.\nSeek proactive feedback regarding project activities to enable focus on high priority, high value return projects for Procurement and the business.\nOrchestrate information flow between the relevant business partner and category teams to effectively deliver against project objectives.\nTrack activities and hold owners accountable for on-time completion.\nEnsure early Procurement involvement in projects within Innovate to Launch (I2L) Framework.\nServe as Procurement lead on I2L projects and share requirements of projects with relevant category teams.\nStart to develop a deeper understanding and expertise of the assigned businesses’ challenges, opportunities, and industry trends.\nDevelop a network of relationships across the business, category teams, and relevant functional groups to support the business MBS.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required.\nEXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS\n2+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or technical/manufacturing experience preferred.\nExperience managing tasks and/or projects; knowledge of stage gate or similar methodologies preferred.\nKnowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.\nSAP experience preferred.\nInterpersonal networking skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen, understand differing perspectives and collaborate effectively in a team environment.\nStrategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement.\nAbility to be organized and understand how to prioritize projects and workload.\nAdept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, maintaining strong curiosity and growth mindset.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and borders and influence with strong integrity.\nSalary: $71,046.90 to $103,796.00 per year\nBonus Eligibility: Yes\nThe pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.\nNestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits\nIt is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.\nTo our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.\nThe Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at  or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nReview our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.\nJob Requisition: 417546\nFoods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.\nAt Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.\nJoining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe person in this role will leverage project management skills to drive assigned projects on behalf of the procurement organization. The scope of projects is broad, with a heavy focus on innovation and varying degrees of technical complexity. For each project, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements for prioritization, manage the end-to-end timeline, and drive toward key milestones. You will apply project management best practices to coordinate across stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned, tasks are completed on time, and risks are identified early. In this role, you will actively engage with cross-functional project teams to clearly communicate sourcing constraints, supply risks, and mitigation strategies as they relate to the project.\nJOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES\nUnderstand business requirements, challenges, priorities, and key value-drivers for each assigned project.\nTransmit this understanding to the cross-functional project teams at the appropriate level to ensure project priorities are defined accordingly.\nOwn and measure projects toward identified KPIs.\nReport progress and escalate risks to Procurement leadership, business partners, and project stakeholders as appropriate.\nServe as a representative of Procurement in cross-functional meetings regarding assigned projects and/or business areas.\nSeek proactive feedback regarding project activities to enable focus on high priority, high value return projects for Procurement and the business.\nOrchestrate information flow between the relevant business partner and category teams to effectively deliver against project objectives.\nTrack activities and hold owners accountable for on-time completion.\nEnsure early Procurement involvement in projects within Innovate to Launch (I2L) Framework.\nServe as Procurement lead on I2L projects and share requirements of projects with relevant category teams.\nStart to develop a deeper understanding and expertise of the assigned businesses’ challenges, opportunities, and industry trends.\nDevelop a network of relationships across the business, category teams, and relevant functional groups to support the business MBS.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required.\nEXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS\n2+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or technical/manufacturing experience preferred.\nExperience managing tasks and/or projects; knowledge of stage gate or similar methodologies preferred.\nKnowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.\nSAP experience preferred.\nInterpersonal networking skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen, understand differing perspectives and collaborate effectively in a team environment.\nStrategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement.\nAbility to be organized and understand how to prioritize projects and workload.\nAdept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, maintaining strong curiosity and growth mindset.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and borders and influence with strong integrity.\nSalary: $71,046.90 to $103,796.00 per year\nBonus Eligibility: Yes\nThe pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.\nNestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits\nIt is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.\nTo our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. 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