Procurement Category Manager for Sustainability Services - Nespresso

# 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