Regional Procurement Manager - Rigid Packaging (Metals)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

As a Regional Procurement Manager – Rigid Packaging Metals at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to shape and deliver sourcing strategies for metal packaging materials that create value, strengthen supply resilience and support Nestlé’s sustainability commitments. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with category teams, suppliers and business stakeholders across the globe. 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 Regional Procurement Manager – Rigid Packaging Metals

• Leading regional sourcing strategies for metal packaging materials that strengthen value creation and supply performance.
• Driving supplier market, category and supply risk insights to identify opportunities for improvement and resilience.
• Building cost models and commercial recommendations that unlock efficiency and support smarter procurement decisions.
• Negotiating supplier agreements that deliver competitive value, responsible sourcing and long-term business impact.
• Connecting global and regional teams to capture synergies, optimize costs and support business priorities.
• Contributing to more sustainable packaging solutions that help advance Nestlé’s environmental commitments.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong direct procurement knowledge in packaging, with metal packaging experience as an advantage.
• Applying strategic sourcing, supplier management and responsible sourcing practices in a regional or global environment.
• Using market insights, supply risk analysis and cost modelling to shape effective procurement decisions.
• Collaborating and influencing across diverse stakeholders in a complex, global organization.
• Communicating fluently in English; Mandarin is an advantage.

• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

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
• Health insurance 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.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

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