Procurement Category Manager for Sustainability Services - Nespresso

Overview In this role, you will lead global sourcing for Sustainability Services spend, aligning with category strategies to deliver value and reduce risk. You’ll manage end-to-end supplier relationships and drive multi-market initiatives, partnering with Nestlé businesses to embed early procurement involvement. You’ll shape supplier collaborations, monitor performance, and focus on sustainability-driven sourcing. This is a chance to influence how Nespresso scales responsible procurement across regions.

Leistungen / Benefits Flexible working options Learning and development opportunities Performance based bonus Healthcare contribution Pension plan contribution Parental leave and family support Verantwortungsbereiche Lead sourcing activities from requirement analysis through RFPs and supplier selection Develop and implement category strategies for Sustainability Services Conduct category, supplier market and risk analyses to optimize total cost of ownership Manage external supplier relationships to ensure on-time, in-full, high-quality delivery Partner with Nestlé businesses to embed procurement early in projects Drive value creation by achieving category targets and negotiating best-TCO contracts Strengthen supplier risk management and business continuity planning Monitor KPIs and provide decision-support reporting Incorporate supplier innovation into sourcing and partnerships Zentrale

Anforderungen Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or Natural Sciences Solid experience in procurement, category management, or related international role Experience with sustainability-related services is advantageous Strong project management and ownership mindset for multi-country initiatives Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Comfort with data, digital tools and business systems for analysis and decision-making Fluency in English (written and spoken) Stakeholder management Negotiation Communication RFP processes and supplier selection Data analysis and reporting Use of digital tools and business systems for procurement