Global Procurement Manager - Machines

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Temporary – Maternity cover
Ideal starting date: ASAP
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As a Global Procurement Manager for Machines at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to lead and implement the global sourcing strategy for Nespresso Original Line and Milk frother, delivering value through innovation, competitiveness, sustainability, and risk management. You are responsible for end-to-end spend management, supplier selection, negotiations and managing relationships with coffee machine manufacturers to ensure a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply chain aligned with Nestlé’s Procurement Standards. 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 a Global Procurement Manager – Machines
• Define and implement the sourcing strategy for Nespresso Original Line and Milk frother, aligned with the Global Beverage Machine category while contributing to its development.
• Lead sourcing activities for supplier selection, leveraging negotiations, eRFX solutions, and by executing best‑in‑class Manufacturing and Supply Agreements.
• Build and lead the efficiency roadmap by driving cost‑reduction initiatives such as component standardization through platform approaches, best‑cost‑country sourcing and the use of alternative materials.
• Strengthen sourcing flexibility and supply risk mitigation across the full value chain, from Machine assembly to components and their raw materials.
• Build strong relationships with Nespresso Procurement business partners to unlock full category‑management value.
• Lead supplier development and compliance, including performance assessment and supplier profiling with clear targets and development plans.
• Develop and analyze TDC (Total Delivered Cost), monitor commodity trends and manage budget variations through proactive price anticipation and productivity impact.
What will make you successful
• Solid experience and proven proficiency in procurement within above‑market or large‑market structures, ideally in Contract Manufacturing procurement or technical categories.
• Dual competence supported by a degree in mechanical or electronic engineering (preferred).
• Advanced negotiation capabilities, with proven experience in eRFX and high‑value contract management.
• Strong analytical skills and Total Delivered Cost mindset, with the ability to manage multiple sub‑categories simultaneously (electronics, electro‑mechanical, plastic injection, CAPEX).
• Excellent communication abilities, enabling clear presentation of opportunities, results, and actionable recommendations.
• Fluent written and spoken English, any additional language considered as a strong plus.
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 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 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.
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