Procurement Specialist

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. Our ambition is to help people live healthier lives. Our dedication to health goes beyond offering high-quality nutritional products and supplements. We want to support people in becoming as healthy as possible by combining our knowledge, expertise and passion for nutrition and wellbeing. We do this together with our team of around 120 employees based in Almere, who share an affinity with good nutrition, health and a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for a: Procurement Specialist (Full-time, 40 hours per week)

• ALMERE, NL, 1358 CG

As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the growth and operational excellence of Nestlé Health Science's manufacturing site in Almere.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that ensure security of supply, cost competitiveness, sustainability, and continuous improvement across direct and indirect spend categories. Acting as the key procurement contact for the Almere factory and local stakeholders, you will drive sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, and value creation projects that support the site's business objectives.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Above Market Procurement teams, you will ensure sourcing decisions align with Nestlé's procurement strategy while meeting local operational requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about delivering business impact through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As Procurement Specialist, you have the following responsibilities:

• Acting as the primary procurement contact for the Almere manufacturing site and local stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for local materials and services.
• Supporting the deployment of regional and global procurement strategies within the local business environment.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.
• Identifying and executing cost-saving, value engineering (VES), and business continuity (BCP) initiatives.
• Ensuring contracts, supplier approvals, and sourcing processes are in place and compliant with Nestlé policies.
• Leading supplier negotiations and driving procurement projects from identification through implementation.
• Gathering local business requirements and translating them into actionable sourcing initiatives.
• Supporting operational innovation projects and supplier-driven improvements.
• Monitoring procurement performance through key indicators related to savings, supply continuity, sustainability, and supplier performance.
• Collaborating closely with Above Market Category Teams and Procurement Business Partners to drive procurement excellence.

What we are looking for in our Procurement Specialist:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or a related function.
• Experience within FMCG, food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing activities.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international environments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP experience is considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

You will work from Almere (Netherlands)

The job offers more than just a challenge:

Disclaimer: the position and the position pay level are fully dependent on the job requirements in terms of experience and competencies. The final offer can vary based on candidate's profile.

• A full-time position (40 hours per week);
• The salary for this position ranges between €4.318,58 and € 5.398,20 gross per month
• Bonus 5 %, Holiday allowance 8%; and 13th month;
• 25 vacation days;
• A key procurement role within a growing and innovative manufacturing organization.
• The opportunity to directly influence business results through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.
• An informal and inclusive working culture with highly engaged colleagues.
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional development within Nestlé Health Science.
• The opportunity to work within a global organization while making a direct impact at local level.

You contribute to Nestlé’s mission of enhancing quality of life and helping to build a healthier and better future.

More reasons to work at Nestlé:

• We offer impactful training and development programs and coaching to help you upgrade your skills and take your career to the next level;
• Your well-being is our priority. We support this with various activities, such as our Employee Assistance Program;
• At the office, you can enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits “Good Food Good Life";