Procurement Category Manager for Sustainability Services - Nespresso

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# Procurement Category Manager for Sustainability Services - Nespresso # **Location:** Vevey, Switzerland **Work model:** Office-based with hybrid flexibility / Full time **Contract type / duration:** Permanent contract   **Reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become.**   As a **Procurement Category Manager for Sustainability Services at Nespresso**, you will develop, validate and implement global sourcing strategies for Nespresso-s indirect materials spend across Sustainability Services. You will drive business value and competitive advantage while helping reduce operational risk through efficient, effective category management. Accountable for end-to-end spend management, you will manage external relationships with Sustainability Services suppliers and lead supplier management activities to ensure on-time, in-full and quality delivery. You will also partner closely with Nestlé businesses to ensure early procurement involvement in all projects.   **How you-ll make an impact as a Procurement Category Manager** * Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across markets to drive business success and shared value creation. * Lead sourcing activities from requirement analysis through RFPs and supplier selection, aligned with category strategies. * Conduct category, supplier market, and risk analyses to identify synergies and optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). * Influence business decisions through data-driven category recommendations and strategic stakeholder engagement. * Drive value creation by delivering category targets, securing supply, and negotiating best-TCO contracts and agreements. * Strengthen resilience through supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and sustainability-focused partnerships. * Integrate supplier innovation, monitor KPIs, and provide reporting to support performance and decision-making.   **What will make you successful** * Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or Natural Sciences. * Solid experience in procurement, category management, or a related role in an international context. * Experience with sustainability-related services such as recycling, waste management, circular economy, climate or nature-based solutions is an advantage. * Strong project management and ownership mindset, with the ability to drive complex, multi-country initiatives. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills. * Comfortable working with data, digital tools and business systems to support analysis and decision-making. * Fluency in English, both written and spoken.   * Embodying our WECAN behaviors: Speed over Perfection, Collaboration over Consensus, Courage over Comfort and Learning over Knowledge.   **At Nespresso, we grow together in a culture of care, inclusion, and innovation** 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 contribution 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 an 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 grow together?** Apply now and reimagine what you can become. Vevey, VD, CH, 1800