Global Procurement Category Manager(m/w/x)

# Global Procurement Category Manager **Position Snapshot** Location: Switzerland (multiple sites: Vevey, Romont, Orbe) Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 % Type of contract: Permanent contract Start date: 01.09.2025 Travel rate: around 15% **What we offer at Nespresso** Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration A culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where individuality is celebrated, and you can be the real you! Quality and sustainability at the core of who we are and a critical vision of driving positive change The opportunity to be part of a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands **Position Summary** As a **Procurement Category Manager**, you will be part of the Beverage System procurement team and report directly to the Group Manager. You will lead the strategic component category encompassing Electronics, Electro mechanicals, and High-Precision plastics. You will collaborate across multiple departments to develop an impactful sourcing strategy that aligns our goals for cost efficiency, innovations, sourcing flexibility, sustainability and regulatory compliance. Your role will involve strategy, negotiations, supplier management, development of alternatives, scouting of new solutions, management of transformational projects. **A Day in the Life of a Procurement Category Manager** * Lead the Category strategy and unlock new sourcing projects with internal stakeholders * Conduct negotiations to secure the best commercial agreements with suppliers * Drive the efficiency pipeline, identify synergies through platform approach and Total Delivered Cost (TDC) * Scout for innovative solutions and build the right sourcing options * Develop supply flexibility with alternative sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) * Manage risk and compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles and Procurement Policy **What will make you successful** * Educational background in Engineering Science, with additional degree in Procurement a strong plus * Strong track record in Procurement with Project and Category roles * Category knowledge in one of the areas : Electronic, Electro mechanical, Injection Plastic, Appliance * Advanced negotiation skills, excellent communication and influencing skills * Demonstrated success in leading transformational projects and impactful sourcing strategies * Ability to collaborate across disciplines, businesses, cultures, geographies * Pragmatic and result-driven, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Fluent in written and spoken English Nespresso is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially. At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best. Romont, CH