Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist - Packaging

Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist - Packaging

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way.

We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

This role leads the procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance—while meeting quality, service, and business requirements. The position is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading negotiations, and establishing contract terms, pricing, and sourcing documentation to secure high-value, cost-effective supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate brings strong packaging expertise across industries such as food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, or chemical manufacturing, along with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, supplier markets, and quality and service standards. Working collaboratively across the business, this role drives initiatives that improve cost efficiency, quality, and service delivery, enhancing overall customer satisfaction while managing a complex packaging portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base.

Important Note:

This position is remote. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). This position will report to Nutrition & Health.

• Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base.
• Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with Finance.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs.
• Manage supplier performance, including ongoing evaluation and implementation of improvement plans to enhance quality, service, and delivery.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, partnering with supply planning teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity.
• Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on business priorities and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation.
• Support new product launches, technologies, and key initiatives by leveraging supplier capabilities and insights.
• Contribute…